RFK Jr. to Urge CDC to End National Fluoride Recommendation
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U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced plans to advise the CDC to stop recommending the fluoridation of public drinking water nationwide. The move, revealed during a press conference in Utah, marks a major shift in federal health policy and comes as the Environmental Protection Agency begins reviewing new scientific data on potential fluoride-related health risks.
Kennedy praised Utah for becoming the first state to ban fluoride in public water systems, calling it a "leader in making America healthy again." He also confirmed the formation of a federal task force to explore the issue further. While Kennedy cannot ban fluoride outright, he can influence CDC guidance and work with the EPA to change national standards.
The CDC has long supported fluoridation as a key public health measure to prevent tooth decay, but Kennedy—backed by Utah lawmakers—argues that fluoride poses neurological and health risks. As debate heats up, critics warn that ending fluoridation could increase dental problems, especially in low-income communities, and see the move as politically motivated rather than evidence-based.
