Utah set to become first state to ban fluoride in public water - eviltoast
A bill awaiting the governor's signature would prohibit adding fluoride to public water systems.

AI Summary:

  • Utah is poised to ban fluoride in public water systems, pending the governor’s signature.
  • The bill prohibits adding fluoride to public water and repeals previous related laws.
  • Federal health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has criticized fluoride, influencing the bill.
  • Studies on fluoride’s impact on children’s IQ have mixed results, with some showing negative effects and others showing no harm.
  • Major public health groups support fluoridation for dental health benefits.
  • The anti-fluoridation movement has gained popularity post-Covid-19.
  • Similar legislation is proposed in Florida, emphasizing the importance of consent in public health measures.
  • prettybunnys@sh.itjust.works
    41·
    21 hours ago

    I grew up with well water and we didn’t have naturally occurring water.

    Our doctor prescribed us a chewable tablet we took every night after dinner.

    Didn’t get my first, and only, cavity until I was 35.

    My ex-wife who grew up with me had a dad who was “they’re putting gay vaccines in our fluoride to turn our cavities to queers” type and they didn’t …. Cavity city.