Policy
Assessment of a Fluoridation Policy from the Perspective of Different Stakeholders
When examining the different potential; perspectives of different stakeholders, it is important to note that many of the concerns and issues are not mutually exclusive to the different stakeholders and different perspectives. The following matrix presents some of the potential views of different stakeholders from different perspectives.
Stakeholders:
Possible perspectives held by these stakeholders:
Conservative
Liberal
Legal
Religious
Ethical
Cultural
Societal
Economic
Legislators
Legislation is needed to enforce what has been a voluntary measure in the past, as many communities have not yet adopted the practice. The benefits outweigh the cost, and it is cost effective to add fluoride to the water; saving between $8 and $49 for each $1 spent (CDC, 2013).
Individual freedoms should be protected; placing fluoride in the water forces all those who use the water to consume the fluoride, without any choice or autonomy, and possibly without their knowledge.
There may be concern for the potential of a legal challenge to legislation forcing fluoridation from the opponents. Other legislation, such as Obamacare has faced legal challenges. There may be concerns that it may be seen as unconstitutional under the 14th amendment, undermining personal liberty in terms of freedom of choice over bodily health...
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