The Debate About Adding Fluoride to Water: Changes in U.S.Health Rules.
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The U.S. Health Secretary wants communities to stop adding fluoride to their water. He believes fluoride is harmful and wants to change government rules about it.
Fluoride is added to water to make teeth stronger and prevent cavities. Most Americans get fluoride from their drinking water.
Adding fluoride to water used to be considered very good for public health. But now, some studies show that too much fluoride might be bad for the brain.
The Health Secretary wants the CDC to stop recommending fluoride in water. He also wants to create a group of experts to study fluoride and give advice.
Some states have already stopped adding fluoride to their water. They say it costs too much money or they are worried about the possible health problems.
Questions
What does the U.S. Health Secretary want communities to stop doing?
He wants communities to stop adding fluoride to their water.
Why is fluoride added to water?
Fluoride is added to water to make teeth stronger and prevent cavities.
What do some states say about adding fluoride to water?
Some states say it costs too much money or they are worried about the possible health problems.
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