Please sign and share this petition if you do not want Fluoride added in the Cairns water supply.

Adding Fluoride into the Cairns water supply is costly, inefficient and unethical. This petition is for those that do not want Fluoride added to the Cairns water supply or couldn't be bothered completing the recent "Our Cairns" survey and wish to express their concerns and share their voice.

It is well established poor dental health is caused by various factors such as diet, dental hygiene, genetics, and a lack of affordable dental care.

The Cochrane Organisation has reviewed a considerable amount of evidence for water fluoridation and determined that it only benefits developing teeth. That means for people growing up, children. It has no topical effect for adults despite what your local dentist may say.

Water fluoridation to prevent tooth decay

Water Fluoridation is also an unmetered "treatment". Some people may drink larger amounts of water per day than others and will ingest a larger dose of Fluoride than the recommended standards. Fluoride is also found in tobacco, black tea, antidepressants, antibiotics and many industrial products. After decades of whistleblowers trying to raise awareness, it is a relief that PFOS and PFOA are finally being discussed and acknowledged as both environmental hazards, and a health risk.

This issue is highly divisive and causes great anxiety and conflict in our local community.

Please sign and share this petition if you do not want Fluoride added in the Cairns water supply.