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Local health professional urges Belpre to continue community water fluoridation
Summary
Dr. Hawkins presented scientific and historical arguments in favor of maintaining fluoride in Belpre's public water supply and referenced Ohio House Bill 182 as an active legislative matter under committee review.
Dr. Hawkins, a local health professional, told the Belpre City Council that community water fluoridation is a proven, cost‑effective public health intervention and urged the city to continue the practice.
The presentation traced the history of water fluoridation, described the current U.S. recommendation of 0.7 milligrams per liter and said fluoridation benefits both children and adults. Dr. Hawkins noted that “for every $1 that we spend in…
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