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Florida Surgeon General Cites Neuropsychiatric Risk, Recommends Against Fluoride in Drinking Water

Nov 22, 2024, 08:05 PM

Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo has issued new guidelines recommending that all cities and counties across the state cease adding fluoride to drinking water, citing a 'neuropsychiatric risk' associated with fluoride exposure. This recommendation comes after Ladapo cited controversial studies suggesting that fluoride poses risks to developing brains, particularly in pregnant women and children. The Florida Department of Health has officially recommended against fluoride in any drinking water, stating that the previously considered benefits of community water fluoridation do not outweigh the current known risks, especially for special populations. This move puts Florida at odds with most health groups and agencies that have traditionally supported water fluoridation as a public health measure, echoing concerns raised by RFK Jr's anti-science agenda.