Florida's Surgeon General Challenges Fluoridation in Drinking Water

Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo has called for an end to water fluoridation in the state, labeling it "public health malpractice" due to potential neurotoxic effects, particularly in children and pregnant women. This stance contradicts the CDC and major health organizations, which endorse fluoridation for its dental health benefits. The Florida Department of Health has issued guidance against fluoridation, citing studies linking high fluoride exposure to lower IQs and other neurobehavioral issues. Critics argue these studies are based on data from countries with higher fluoride levels than the U.S.