US EditionUtah becomes first state to ban fluoride in public water
- Utah has become the first state to ban fluoride in public drinking water, as signed into law by Republican Governor Spencer Cox.
- The ban prohibits any person or government entity from adding fluoride, which helps prevent tooth decay, to water systems in Utah.
- Opponents warn that this ban will disproportionately affect low-income residents who may rely on fluoridated water for dental care.
- Major medical organizations, including the American Dental Association, support adding fluoride to drinking water for cavity prevention.
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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…
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