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Fluoride and Drinking Water: Implications for Kansas Communities

Fluoride in drinking water has been a public health goal for decades, but debates over its benefits, costs and risks have left Kansas behind neighboring states in fluoridation access. With HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. planning a CDC review, this issue may resurface. Explore key insights in this blog post.

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Apr 25, 2025

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