Sir, - It is with great concern that our association notes the recent report by the Environmental Protection Agency that excessive levels of fluoride were noted in several water supplies throughout the country. This is even more noteworthy in view of the fact that we do not know the total exposure of our population to this chemical as most people use fluoridated toothpaste or mouthwashes.
The Irish Doctors Environmental Association has recently submitted research plans in an attempt to measure the levels of fluoride in bodily fluids in a sample of the Irish population. We hope our research will help in the current debate. - Yours, etc., Dr Elizabeth Cullen,
Co-Chair, Killarney, Co Kerry.