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TOXIC SECRETS: Fluoride & the A-Bomb Progr Continued from page 18 come," he reflected. "I do not hold a preju- ical journals and popular publications. Chris Bryson, who holds a Master's degree dice about where the knowledge comes in journalism, is an independent reporter for The published version does not mention _ from. °° BBC Radio, ABC-TV and public television in this. . . . + The secret version says the fluoride Endnotes New York City, and writes for a variety of ° ’ ac similz ts L. Dale, Peter P., and McCauley, H. B, "Dental publications. . . may have acted simar'y on the men's Conditions in Workers Chronically Exposed to The authors ; wish to thank Clifford 7. 8 : ~~’ Dilute and Anhydrous Hydrofluoric Acid", Honicker, Executive Director of the American The published version omits this statement — journal of the American Dental Association, vol. | Environmental Health Studies Project, and concludes that "the men were unusual- 37, no. 2, August 1948, pp. 131-140. Note that Knoxville, TN, for his indispensable archival ly healthy, judged from both a medical and — Dale and McCauley were both Manhattan Project research. danta me " and. later. Program F nersonnel: thev also The published version does not mention this. * The secret version says the fluoride may have acted similarly on the men's teeth, contributing to their toothlessness. The published version omits this statement and concludes that "the men were unusual- ly healthy, judged from both a medical and dental point of view". After comparing the secret and published versions of the censored study, toxicologist Phyllis Mullenix commented: "This makes me ashamed to be a scientist." Of other Cold War-era fluoride safety studies, she asked: "Were they all done like this?” Asked for comment on the early links of the Manhattan Project to water fluorida- tion, Dr Harold Slavkin, Director of the National Institute for Dental Research—the US agency which today funds fluoride research—said: "I wasn't aware of any input from the Atomic Energy Commission." Nevertheless, he insisted that fluoride's efficacy and safety in the prevention of dental cavities over the last 50 years is well proved. "The motivation of a scientist is often different from the out- Endnotes 1. Dale, Peter P., and McCauley, H. B, "Dental Conditions in Workers Chronically Exposed to Dilute and Anhydrous Hydrofluoric Acid", Journal of the American Dental Association, vol. 37, no. 2, August 1948, pp. 131-140. Note that Dale and McCauley were both Manhattan Project and, later, Program F personnel; they also authored the secret Manhattan Project paper. 2. Mullenix, Phyllis et al., "Neurotoxicity of Sodium Fluoride in Rats", Neurotoxicology and Teratology, vol. 17, no. 2, 1995, pp. 169-177. 3. Lamont, Lansing, Day of Trinity, Atheneum, New York City, 1965. 4. Chomsky, Noam, The Cold War and the University, New Press, New York City, 1997 (distributed by W.W. Norton &Co. Inc., NYC). 5. Hodge, H. C., "Fluoride metabolism: its sig- nificance in water fluoridation", in "Newburgh- Kingston caries-fluorine study: final report", Journal of the American Dental Association, vol. 52, March 1956. 6. Dale and McCauley, ibid. dental point ot view". alld, later, rrOgralll F personel, ulcy also . After comparing the secret and published authored the secret Manhattan Project paper. Resources: ; eens ; . . ~ 2. Mullenix, Phyllis et al., "Neurotoxicity of Copies of 155 pages of supporting documents, versions of the censored study, toxicologist sodium Fluoride in Rats", Neurotoxicology and including all the declassified papers referred Phyllis Mullenix commented: "This makes — Teratology, vol. 17, no. 2, 1995, pp. 169-177. to in this article, can be obtained from the fol- me ashamed to be a scientist." Of other 3. Lamont, Lansing, Day of Trinity, Atheneum, lowing contacts for a small fee to cover copy- Cold War-era fluoride safety studies, she New York City. 65 Cold W. ath ing and postage: asked: " ° : “oo . Chomsky, Noam, The Cold War and the : oa . ape , asked: "Were they all done like this? University, New Press, New York City, 1997 Australia: Australian Fluoridation News, Asked for comment on the early links of — (istributed by W.W. Norton &Co. Inc, NYC), GPO Box 935G, Melbourne, Victoria 3001, the Manhattan Project to water fluorida- 5, Hodge, H.C., "Fluoride metabolism: its sig- Phone (03) 9592 5088, fax (03) 9592 4544. tion, Dr Harold Slavkin, Director of the _ nificance in water fluoridation", in "Newburgh- New Zealand: New Zealand Pure Water National Institute for Dental Research—the —_ Kingston caries-fluorine study: final report”, Association, 278 Dickson Road, Papamoa, US agency which today funds fluoride Journal of the American Dental Association, vol. Bay of Plenty, phone (07) 542 0499. research—said: "I wasn't aware of any o> March IS36 + UK: National Pure Water Association of the input from the Atomic Energy ~ yi UK, 12 Dennington Lane, Crigglestone, Commission." Nevertheless, he insisted About the Authors: Wakefield, WF4 3ET, phone 01924 254433, that fluoride's efficacy and safety in the Joel Griffiths is a medical writer based in fax 01924 242380. New York City. He is the author of abookon * USA: Waste Not newsletter, 82 Judson radiation hazards that included one of the first Street, Canton, NY 13617, phone (315) 379 revelations of human radiation experiments, 9200, fax (315) 379 0448, e-mail and has contributed numerous articles to med- _ wastenot@northnet.org. prevention of dental cavities over the last 50 years is well proved. "The motivation of a scientist is often different from the out- About the Authors: Joel Griffiths is a medical writer based in New York City. He is the author of a book on radiation hazards that included one of the first revelations of human radiation experiments, and has contributed numerous articles to med- APRIL - MAY 1998 NEXUS - 85