A new study suggested the public health benefits of water fluoridation are diminishing. NBC News’ Yasmin Vossoughian details the scrutiny around fluoride and explains why a federal judge ruled that the Environmental Protection Agency needs to take action to regulate it.
WASHINGTON — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said Saturday that a Trump administration would, on its first day, 'advise all U.S. water systems to remove fluoride from public water.' Kennedy cited linked fluoride to various illnesses, despite major medical associations supporting water fluoridation, which they say is safe and a benefit to public health.
He also previously said that he would support a national ban on abortion after three months of pregnancy, before quickly walking back his comments. NBC News has reached out to the Trump campaign for comments on Kennedy's proposal. Major public health groups such as the American Dental Association, the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention support water fluoridation, citing studies showing that the mineral helps fight cavities.
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