The new research is the first to measure community water fluoridation exposure during childhood and any potential impact on cognition up to age 80.

The paper is here

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      Because researchers got data. We know flouride helps prevent tooth decay, and a bunch of Republicans are lying about it so they can harm kids

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        adults will be fine. it’s kids who get fucked w/o fluoridation, and will have lifelong dental issues.

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      Because it’s a dirt cheap public health intervention with measurable positive outcomes that has come under attack by people who think “chemicals are bad”.