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Health Secretary Kennedy Pushes for National End to Water Fluoridation Amid Controversy

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. pushes to change fluoride guidelines, advocating against fluoride in water during his tour, citing health risks and influencing CDC recommendations.

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  1. Does bottled water contain fluoride? What to know

    The debate surrounding water fluoridation isn't just about municipal tap supplies.

    Does bottled water contain fluoride? What to know

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  2. ‘The Evidence Is Overwhelming’: RFK Jr. Calls On CDC To Stop Recommending Fluoride

    Kennedy has long been a strong proponent of ending water fluoridation, promising voters during his 2024 presidential campaign that as president he would end the practice.

    ‘The Evidence Is Overwhelming’: RFK Jr. Calls On CDC To Stop Recommending Fluoride

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  3. White House Rips NY Times Report on RFK Jr., Fluoride

    The New York Times's story on Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.'s review of fluoride recommendations is another thinly veiled attempt to falsely portray the Trump Administration as anti-science and anti-health — a characterization that couldn't be farther from the truth.

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  5. Why RFK Jr. wants to ban fluoride in water

    But even if the practical impact of Kennedys’ crusade may be marginal, it can still be influential.

    Why RFK Jr. wants to ban fluoride in water

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  7. RFK Jr. plans to direct CDC to stop recommending fluoride in water

    Utah became the first state last month to ban the addition of fluoride in public drinking water, despite opposition from dentists and national health organizations that warned the action would lead to medical issues among low-income communities.

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  9. HHS and EPA looking into changes to nation's fluoride guidance

    But the CDC's guidance on fluoride is not enforceable, and a ban on fluoride, should it survive legal challenges, would ultimately need to come from the Environmental Protection Agency.

    HHS and EPA looking into changes to nation's fluoride guidance

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Updated: Apr 8th, 2025, 10:45 PM ET

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Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has escalated his campaign against fluoride in drinking water, calling for the CDC to withdraw its fluoridation recommendations during his "Make America Healthy Again" tour. Following Utah’s historic ban on fluoride, Kennedy highlighted studies linking fluoride to health risks such as IQ loss and other ailments. While he influences CDC and EPA policies, bottled water's fluoride regulation remains in focus. The White House defended Kennedy's stance amid media criticism, asserting a reevaluation of fluoride’s safety is imperative, with the EPA prioritizing a review of fluoride exposure studies.

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  • Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. plans to tell the CDC to stop recommending fluoride in water and is assembling a task force to focus on this issue.

  • The EPA is reviewing scientific information regarding potential health risks associated with fluoride, particularly in light of recent studies linking high fluoride levels to lower IQ in children.

  • Opponents, including the American Dental Association, warn that ending fluoride might disproportionately affect low-income communities and lead to increased dental issues.

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