Governor Hochul signs law to increase fluoride in NY water, claiming it saves lives.

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Here is a concise list of European countries that have banned or rejected water fluoridation, with approximate dates:

– **Austria** – Never adopted, noted in 1993.
– **Belgium** – Banned in 2002.
– **Denmark** – Banned in the late 1970s.
– **Finland** – Stopped in 1992.
– **Germany** – Discontinued in the 1970s.
– **Hungary** – Never adopted, policy noted in the late 20th century.
– **Iceland** – Never adopted, stance noted throughout its history.
– **Italy** – Never adopted, policy noted in various discussions.
– **Luxembourg** – Never adopted, stance noted in the early 2000s.
– **Netherlands** – Banned in early 1980s.
– **Norway** – Rejected in the 1970s.
– **Sweden** – Banned in the late 1970s.
– **Switzerland** – Never adopted artificial fluoridation, preference for salt fluoridation noted over time.

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Sources
Crain’s New York: https://www.crainsnewyork.com/health-pulse/hochul-signs-law-expand-types-providers-who-can-treat-kids-fluoride

CBS6 Albany: https://cbs6albany.com/news/local/governor-hochul-signs-pediatric-fluoride-bill-to-boost-dental-health-for-new-york-kids

FingerLakes1: https://www.fingerlakes1.com/2024/11/16/governor-hochul-signs-pediatric-fluoride-legislation-to-improve-dental-health-for-new-york-children/

Governor NY: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-signs-pediatric-fluoride-legislation-improve-dental-health-new-yorks-kids