US EditionUtah becomes first state to ban fluoride in public water
- Utah is now the first state to ban fluoride in public drinking water after Governor Spencer Cox signed the legislation, which will take effect on May 7.
- Opponents, including the American Dental Association, warn that this decision may harm dental health, especially for low-income communities relying on public water.
- The legislation contradicts warnings from the American Dental Association and other groups about health risks, particularly for low-income communities.
- Timberville, Virginia, also decided to stop adding fluoride to its water due to costs and health considerations.
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elplaneta.comUtah Marks History by Eliminating Fluorine in Public Water
Utah made history on March 28 as it became the first state in the United States to ban fluoride in drinking water. The bill, which will enter into force on May 7, caused a huge stir, generating opinions divided between experts, health organizations and the community. What led Utah to this decision? Utah legislators argued that fluoride is too costly for communities. In addition, Governor Spencer Cox compared its presence in the water to receivin…
Tuesday’s vote could ban fluoride from Miami-Dade drinking water. Will mayor veto?
MIAMI — After decades of adding fluoride to drinking water to promote dental health, Miami-Dade is one vote away from ending the practice when county commissioners are scheduled to take up the issue for the first time on Tuesday.
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