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2024-10-01 05:12:48 UTC - NOT_HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: A4E8C92DF3096A8E40559E4CB1A14C1FA1C39EC8F39E8BA8094F8B348B45C916
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Original Note:
The claim lacks scientific support and distorts the position of health authorities. Fluoride, at regulated levels of .7 mg/L, is considered safe and beneficial for dental health. Claims of widespread harm aren't supported by current scientific evidence. https://www.factcheck.org/2024/02/cdc-experts-say-fluoridated-water-is-safe-contrary-to-rfk-jr-s-warnings/ https://science.feedback.org/review/draft-us-government-report-doesnt-conclude-fluoride-harmful-at-low-levels/ https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-021-99688-w https://science.feedback.org/review/fluoride-level-us-drinking-water-safe-including-infants-can-consume-fluoridated-water/ https://www.cdc.gov/fluoridation/about/statement-on-the-evidence-supporting-the-safety-and-effectiveness-of-community-water-fluoridation.html https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/fluoride-safe-drinking-water-cities-ban-rcna143605 https://ntp.niehs.nih.gov/whatwestudy/assessments/noncancer/completed/fluoride https://www.cdc.gov/fluoridation/about/community-water-fluoridation-recommendations.html https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/72/wr/mm7222a1.htm
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