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Utah becomes first US state to ban fluoride in its water

The move has been criticised by experts, who say the mineral helps reduce oral cavities, especially in children.

Most public health experts have rejected these claims and alleged that Kennedy had cited data from studies conducted in countries with far higher levels of fluoride in their water systems than the US has. Many public health groups, including the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, have long supported adding small amounts of fluoride to drinking water. "The scientific weight of sound evidence around the benefit of community water fluoridation is clear and compelling," the American Dental Association said in October of last year.

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