AI Summary:

• Utah is poised to ban fluoride in public water systems, pending the governor’s signature.
• The bill prohibits adding fluoride to public water and repeals previous related laws.
• Federal health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has criticized fluoride, influencing the bill.
• Studies on fluoride’s impact on children’s IQ have mixed results, with some showing negative effects and others showing no harm.
• Major public health groups support fluoridation for dental health benefits.
• The anti-fluoridation movement has gained popularity post-Covid-19.
• Similar legislation is proposed in Florida, emphasizing the importance of consent in public health measures.