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.
  • JohnnyCanuck@lemmy.ca
    172·
    6 days ago

    Yes but what about all the autism. Or mind controlling. Or whatever the hell it is that fluoride is evil for?

    • Riskable@programming.devEnglish
      21·
      5 days ago

      Conservatives are concerned that the miniscule chance of fluoride reducing children’s IQ is enough to cause children to grow up to be conservatives.