Written question asked by David Drew (Labour) on Tuesday, 10 April 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 2 May 2001. It was answered by John Denham (Labour) on Wednesday, 2 May 2001 on behalf of the Department of Health.
Dept of Health
- Question
- To ask the Secretary of State for Health, if he will make a statement on dental fluorosis with specific regard to links to systemic toxicity.
- Answer
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Mr. Drew: To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will make a statement on dental fluorosis with specific regard to links to systemic toxicity. [158440] Mr. Denham: Dental fluorosis is considered to be an effect seen in teeth and due to the presence of fluoride in the body while teeth are being formed. Its presence does not necessarily imply any harm to health or that fluoride is having any effect, good or bad, on any other part of the body.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 367 c649W; 158440
- Session
- 2000-01
- Subjects
- Health hazards Drinking water Water Water supply Fluoride Dental health
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