Post by HumanSanity on Dec 12, 2020 12:51:18 GMT -5
Water Fluoridation Act
A resolution to modify universal standards of healthcare.
Category: Health
Area of Effect: Research
Proposed by: Scalizagasti
The General Assembly,
Noting the World Assembly’s precedent in supporting the health of the public,
Alarmed by the negative health and financial impacts of tooth decay,
Recognizing the benefits of water fluoridation to dental health,
Further recognizing that a 'one-size fits all' approach to water fluoridation is unwise, as the level of fluoridation required depends on unique local circumstances,
Hereby:
1. Defines “water fluoridation” as the artificial, controlled adjustment of fluoride concentration in public drinking water sources,
2. Defines "public drinking water sources" as a water supply system that provides water used for sapient consumption for at least 20% of the year, including treatment, storage, transportation, and distribution,
3. Mandates member nations to
a. conduct research on natural and artificial fluoride levels in public drinking water sources,
b. research the health impacts of artificially altering water fluoridation levels in a public drinking water source on the local population,
c. send all of the aforementioned research data to the International Bureau of Water Safety (IBWS) for processing,
4. Tasks the International Bureau of Water Safety (IBWS) with
a. analyzing the research conducted by member nations to issue recommendations on optimal water fluoridation practices based on the local circumstances, including recommendations on the optimal fluoride concentration and method of water fluoridation,
b. consulting the relevant local scientific authorities when creating and issuing recommendations for specific public drinking water sources,
c. assisting member nations with conducting this research if the IBWS determines they require help due to financial, technological, or logistical limitations, and those nations explicitly request assistance, and
d. aiding member nations with water fluoridation if the IBWS determines they require help due to financial, technological, or logistical limitations, and those nations explicitly request assistance,
5. Requires member states to fluoridate their public drinking water sources to optimal fluoride levels, based on the analysis and recommendations of the IBWS,
6. Gives an exception to clause 5 for member states which
a. do not have the technological or logistical means to safely fluoridate water,
b. would suffer from demonstrable, widespread health concerns due to water fluoridation as a result of the biology of their citizens, or
c. would receive no demonstrable, widespread dental benefits as a result of the biology of their citizens.
This is the discussion thread. To cast your vote, go HERE
