Florida becomes second state to ban fluoride in public water
- Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a measure banning local governments from adding fluoride to water systems, making Florida the second state to do so after Utah.
- State lawmakers approved the bill last month, which requires the removal of fluoride from water sources in Florida.
- Some local governments in Florida had already voted to stop fluoridation ahead of the statewide ban.
- Concerns have been raised that halting water fluoridation could have long-lasting health consequences, especially for vulnerable families.
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