Utah Will Be 1st State to Ban Fluoride in Drinking Water

Utah will be the first state to ban fluoride in drinking water
Utah will become the first state to ban fluoride in public drinking water, despite widespread opposition from dentists and national health organizations. Republican Gov. Spencer Cox said he would sign legislation that bars cities and communities from deciding whether to add the mineral to their water systems.
Utah Is Banning Fluoride in Public Drinking Water, Defying Decades of Public Health Advice
Governor Spencer Cox is set to approve Utah’s ban on fluoride in public water despite longstanding public health support for fluoridation. Experts warn the move could lead to more cavities, especially in vulnerable communities.
Utah Poised to Become First State to Ban Fluoride in Public Water System
The association noted that about 50% of Utah residents reside in those two counties that currently add fluoride to water. It cited Utah Department of Health and Human Services dat
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