Lexie O'Shea

The Southland District Health Board supports any initiative that improves the health of our community.

It has been proven that children living in areas with fluoride have less tooth decay than children who don't have fluoridated drinking water. Decay also affects adults and we have people in our region living with chronic dental pain from decay that could have been prevented by fluoride.

We ask that residents in Southland District take the time to inform themselves about fluoride before voting in the upcoming referendum. It is important that everyone has their say on this critical issue.

Lexie O'Shea, Chief Operating Officer, Southland District Health Board