LEADING CANCER RESEARCHER OPPOSES WATER FLUORIDATION

Dr Sam Epstein, Chairman of the Cancer Prevention Coalition, author of "The Politics of Cancer", and "The Politics of Cancer Revisited", strongly supports MP John Butterfill's Early Day Motion 1258, on FLUORIDATION OF PUBLIC WATER SUPPLIES 20.05.03, which states:

"That this House considers that the only chemicals which should be added to public water are those which are essential for its purification for public consumption; believes that the addition of medicines to public water supplies is a breach of fundamental human rights; and rejects any proposals to amend legislation to permit the addition of fluoride to public water supplies."

On 29 May 2003, Professor Epstein wrote:

"Fluoridation of water reflects high receptivity to the fluoride industry, and indifference with significant public health penalties to the U.K. population. I should further note that some 100 leading national and international cancer prevention scientists, and representatives of consumer and environmental organizations have endorsed the Cancer Prevention Coalition's opposition to fluoride in its The Stop Cancer Before It Starts Campaign Report.

"I strongly support EDM 1258 opposing fluoridation of water. Fluoride used for this purpose comes from highly contaminated industrial grade fluorosilicic wastes; contaminants include heavy metals. Furthermore, there is significant experimental evidence that fluoride induces a dose-related incidence of bone cancer in rats. This is further supported by epidemiological studies incriminating fluoride and bone cancer in young men.

"The imposition of fluoridation on the U.K. public presents a significant public health hazard. It should further be stressed that simple filtration will not remove fluoride. Expensive reverse osmosis units are required for this purpose. This would impose undue economic burden among lower socioeconomic groups, as also would the alternative of purchasing bottled water."It should further be noted that fluoride is currently added to the water supply of about 60% of the U.S. population. This is in sharp contrast to only 2% of the European population, which has much lower rates of dental caries."

Samuel S. Epstein, M.D.
Professor emeritus Environmental and Occupational Medicine
University of Illinois at Chicago School of Public Health, and
Chairman, Cancer Prevention Coalition.
+44 312 996-2297 ·
epstein@uic.edu, www.preventcancer.com

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Samuel S. Epstein, M.D., D.Path., D.T.M&H, is an internationally recognized authority on the mechanisms of carcinogenesis, the causes and prevention of cancer, and the toxic and carcinogenic effects of environmental pollutants in air, water, soil and the workplace, and of ingredients and contaminants in consumer products-food, cosmetics and toiletries and household products. He has published some 260 peer reviewed scientific articles, and has authored or co-authored eleven books.

UK Contacts: Jane Jones,

Campaign Director,

National Pure Water Association.
Tel: 01924 254433

Cllr Sue King, Fluoride Exposure Network.
Tel: 01455 828778 Email: kings1955@aol.com
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ALSO, TWO DATES FOR YOUR DIARY - BOOK THEM NOW!

FLUORIDE EXPOSURE NETWORK CONFERENCE
Saturday June 28th 2003
Venue: HDRA - Ryton Organic Gardens,
Coventry CV8 3LG
Time: 10.00am - 3.30pm
Refreshments: Morning coffee and afternoon tea. Lunch: Please bring Picnic or excellent Restaurant and shop on site.

More Information: Tel: (01455) 828778 or
email: fluorideexposure@hotmail.com
Tickets: £25 (Non profit making - all proceeds used to further campaign to oppose fluoridation.). Ticket includes FREE access to Vegetable Kingdom. Free parking: Coventry Railway Station 5 miles which also has links to Birmingham Int. Airport

SPEAKERS:

Dr Peter Mansfield, MA., M.B., B.Chir.
Advisory Panel Member - York Review on Fluoridation and Medical Research Council. In his role as Director Good HealthKeeping, he says 'There is a need to lobby for fluoride testing on the NHS plus training for doctors and nurses to spot the problems caused by consuming too much fluoride."

Doug Cross, Forensic Ecologist EurPro Biol,Cbiol, MIBiol, BSc 'Fluoride is sold to the public as a treatment for tooth decay - a medical condition. The conclusion must be drawn that fluoridated water is a medicine.' Co-author: 'Fluoridation; A Violation of Medical Ethics and Human Rights" - International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health, Jan 2003.

Dr Paul McCormick,M.A., M.Phil., D.Phil.(Oxon)
Barrister at Law
President, National Pure Water Association
'Fluoridation is an affront to human rights'.
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THE WORLD HEALING CRUSADE presents an International Healing Convention on Thursday 19 June, 2003, from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Sutton Coldfield Town Hall, Upper Clifton Road, Sutton Coldfield. Tickets £25, including buffet lunch. Adequate parking available.

On the bill -
Phillip Day, international researcher and author of "Ten Minutes to Midnight" and other best-selling books.
Linda Angelis, acclaimed singer/songwriter.
Brother Andrew, of the World Healing Crusade.
Susan Layne, internationally known therapist and healer.
Jane Jones, Campaign Director of the National Pure Water Association.
Richard Keogh, Cancer Research UK Manager.
Jenny Matthews, from the John Taylor Hospice.
June Fisher, from the John Taylor Hospice.

Tickets and info from Mrs Margaret Lamb - 0121 355 7568
Brother Andrew - 01253 343701
Email Brother Andrew - andrew@world-healing-crusade.org.uk