Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo urged communities to stop adding fluoride to drinking water, citing potential neuropsychiatric risks and IQ reduction concerns.

While fluoride is proven to reduce tooth decay by 25% and is widely endorsed by health organizations like the CDC and ADA, Ladapo highlighted the need for further research on its safety.

Critics argue his stance undermines public health, noting his history of opposing standard measures like quarantines during outbreaks, NBC News has reported.

This debate mirrors broader anti-fluoride trends, as some communities halt water fluoridation amid rising concerns despite fluoride’s long-established benefits.

Written by B.C. Begley