I am a concerned individual from New South Wales, driven to act due to the potential hazards posed by the fluoridation of our drinking water. The fact is, fluoride can penetrate both the placental barrier and the blood-brain barrier, posing a significant risk during fetal and neonatal periods. The nervous system is sensitive to fluoride, which can accumulate in the brain after crossing these barriers, causing morphological and structural changes in both animal and human brain tissues.

Our concerns deepen when considering the hippocampus within our brain. The hippocampus is responsible for functions such as learning, memory, and emotion. It's alarming to commit to the fact that it is directly affected by fluoride.

This is not hearsay or mere speculation. A substantial body of research supports these facts. We cannot risk our well-being and that of future generations on a hazardous chemical in our most vital resource - our water.

We urgently call upon the relevant authorities to take note of this potentially dangerous practice and halt the fluoridation of drinking water in New South Wales. Please make the safe choice for our communities. Sign the petition. Your support can make the difference.

Facts:

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"Florida’s top health official last week advised governments across the state to stop adding fluoride to their water, citing the neuropsychiatric risk — particularly for pregnant women and children — associated with the practice.
Ladapo made the announcement last week during a press conference. His office also issued written guidance detailing the latest research showing that exposure to fluoridated water can lead to neurodevelopmental issues in children, including lower IQ.Given that risk, along with the wide availability of toothpaste, mouthwash and other alternative sources of fluoride, Ladapo recommended against community water fluoridation."

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"...In addition, the mitochondria and endoplasmic reticulum (ER) in neurons were damaged, along with significantly increased intracellular lipofuscin. The neuronal synapses showed swelling and edema, and the mitochondria were severely degenerated. The electron density in synaptic gaps was increased, and the presynaptic and postsynaptic membranes were fused. Several studies have demonstrated that the accumulation of fluoride in the central nervous system (CNS) can cause morphological changes in neurons (especially changes in microtubule-associated protein expression and Nissl body concentration) as well as changes in neuronal activity and energy metabolism..."

Sources: 
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0147651322008612
https://childrenshealthdefense.org/defender/florida-surgeon-general-urges-end-water-fluoridation/