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Utah will be the first state to ban fluoride in drinking water (apnews.com)

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Utah is set to become the first state to ban fluoride in public drinking water after Governor Spencer Cox announced he would sign the legislation.

The ban comes despite opposition from dentists and health organizations who argue fluoridation prevents 25% of tooth decay and is cost-effective. Proponents cite concerns about "individual choice" and a 2019 incident where a fluoride pump malfunction sickened hundreds.

Currently, only about 40% of Utah residents on community water systems receive fluoridated water.

Health experts warn the ban could disproportionately affect low-income residents and inspire similar legislation in other states.

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[–] tisktisk@piefed.social 9 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Another day where I think almost every headline is the onion....

[–] Hamartiogonic@sopuli.xyz 2 points 3 weeks ago

Normally, you could just say that it's because it's Trump season again. This time, it doesn't seem to have anything to do with him.