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Water fluoridation helps prevent tooth decay, but growing opposition threatens the 70-year-old health practice


Published on 2024-12-07 21:23:07 - Japan Today
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  • Driving through downtown Dallas, you might see a striking banner hanging at the U-turn bridge, near the Walnut Hill exit on Central Expressway (US 75): "Stop Fluoridation!" Below it, other banners demand action and warn of supposed dangers.

The article from Japan Today discusses the ongoing debate over water fluoridation, a public health practice implemented for over 70 years to prevent tooth decay. Despite its proven benefits, opposition to fluoridation has been growing, driven by concerns over potential health risks, including links to various diseases and the ethics of mass medication without individual consent. Critics argue that fluoride can be obtained through other means like toothpaste, and they question the safety and efficacy of adding it to public water supplies. Proponents, however, highlight extensive research supporting fluoridation's role in reducing dental caries, especially in communities with limited access to dental care. The article also touches on how this debate reflects broader issues of public health policy, individual rights, and the influence of misinformation, with some regions reconsidering or reversing their fluoridation policies due to public pressure.

Read the Full Japan Today Article at:
[ https://japantoday.com/category/features/health/water-fluoridation-helps-prevent-tooth-decay-%E2%80%93-how-growing-opposition-threatens-a-70-year-old-health-practice ]
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