EPA’s Final Witnesses Concede Fluoride’s Harm, Admit to Flaws in …
A U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) risk assessor admitted fluoride is neurotoxic at relatively low levels and the agency’s key expert witness on fluoride’s neurotoxicity conceded flaws in his own study as the landmark fluoride trial drew to a close on Tuesday.
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MAP: Fluoride in Drinking Water, by State
Dec 6, 2024 · National data on cavity rates is spotty and inconsistently updated. But data from the National Survey of Children’s Health shows that two-thirds or more of third-graders have tooth decay in low-fluoride states like Utah, Hawaii, Idaho and Louisiana.
Are RFK Jr.’s Views on Flouride Really So Eccentric?
Nov 15, 2024 · But while many of Kennedy’s views are seen as wildly out of mainstream thinking, his stance on fluoride is more nuanced than it might seem, according to some public health experts. What Is Flouride? Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral that has long been known to prevent tooth decay.
‘The science of fluoride is starting to evolve’: behind the risks and ...
Nov 27, 2024 · A national conversation about fluoride’s health benefits exploded this fall after a federal toxicology report, court ruling and independent scientific review all called for updated risk-benefit analysis.
What is fluoride and why is it in my tap water?
Dec 4, 2024 · But, spurred by a potentially seismic shift in U.S. policy, the practice of adding fluoride to public drinking water supplies has become a topic of conversation, and debate about its safety has been reignited.
Water Fluoridation in the U.S.: The Federal Role in Policy and …
Dec 13, 2024 · Current HHS/USPHS guidelines (last updated in 2015) recommend an optimal fluoride concentration of 0.7 mg per liter (mg/L) in community water systems (CWS) while EPA regulations set the primary standard for the maximum level of fluoride in water systems at 4.0 mg/L and the secondary, non-enforceable standard at 2.0 mg/L.
What to know about fluoride in drinking water
Nov 23, 2024 · Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral which is present in trace amounts in soil, plants, water and food, and at optimal levels helps to prevent cavities by keeping teeth strong. Countries take a range of approaches to ensure fluoride is provided to children – some countries add fluoride to water, like the United States, and others add ...
What the Evidence Says About Fluoride in Drinking Water
Nov 27, 2024 · Municipalities across the U.S. have been safely adding fluoride to their tap water for decades, and reams of data prove the mineral has worked wonders in strengthening enamel and preventing tooth decay.
What do we know about fluoridated water? - Fluoride Action …
But almost 2 million Americans receive water with at least double the recommended level of fluoride, since it can form in groundwater naturally. That could be a cause for concern: Overdoing it on fluoride can lead to tooth damage. One-fourth of the US population age six to 49 show signs of the fluoride-related affliction, according to the CDC.