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Tooth Decay Rose in Canadian Cities Without Fluoride. RFK Wants This for the US. (truthout.org)

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[–] sbv@sh.itjust.works 30 points 1 day ago (1 children)

And indeed, the impact on public health has been dramatic: After Calgary ended fluoridation, 700 percent more children needed intravenous antibiotics to avoid fatal dental infection. The city is now working to upgrade systems to turn the fluoride back on in 2025 after citizens mobilized to add it back.

[–] PolarisFx@lemmy.dbzer0.com 8 points 1 day ago

Ahhh Calgary, everything makes sense now