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2024-09-03 02:43:53 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 1D3981F3482AF39956008BC3BA4516981A031DBD98545B6CCFF5B94BF19614EA
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The safety measures for handling concentrated chemicals do not reflect the safety of those chemicals in their diluted, regulated forms. Fluoridation of drinking water at recommended levels is widely supported by scientific evidence for preventing dental cavities. https://www.politifact.com/factchecks/2022/jul/12/facebook-posts/fluoride-safe-your-toothpaste-and-drinking-water-e/ https://www.factcheck.org/2024/02/cdc-experts-say-fluoridated-water-is-safe-contrary-to-rfk-jr-s-warnings/ https://www.tceq.texas.gov/drinkingwater/chemicals/secondary/fluoride.html https://www.health.state.mn.us/people/oralhealth/programs/fluoride.html https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/00039178.htm
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