Why Robert Kennedy And Fluoride Water Are Trending On US Election Day

Last Updated:November 06, 2024, 11:29 IST

In a tweet, RFK Jr claimed that the Donald Trump administration will make arrangements to remove fluoride from water systems across the US.

With the US elections closing across the country, early trends show Donald Trump and Kamala Harris fighting it out in a historically close race. With high hopes hanging over Election Day for all Americans, the internet also has something else to talk about, and it’s not Trump or Harris, but Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and the fluoride debate. As per Google Trends, the search volume for Robert Kennedy was recorded over 1,00,000 on Tuesday around 3:30, the Firstpost reported. Over the next 24 hours, the numbers saw constant growth, still showing over 20,000 search results.

But the question remains. Why is the former independent presidential candidate trending? This connects to the much-debated topic of fluoride in water. Earlier this month, Kennedy stated in a tweet that if Trump wins the election, the White House will ask all the water systems across the country to remove fluoride from public water. “Fluoride is an industrial waste associated with arthritis, bone fractures, bone cancer, IQ loss, neurodevelopmental disorders, and thyroid disease. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump want to Make America Healthy Again,” he continued.

It is worth mentioning that Kennedy has been strongly endorsing the Trump ticket, urging Americans to vote for the Republican candidate for a “healthier future.” He is also expected to play a significant role in the Trump administration if he wins. “He’s going to have a big role in the administration,” the former president added.

Meanwhile, Donald Trump, while addressing Kennedy’s claims, spoke to NBC and said that it sounded “OK” to him.

Fluoride Drinking Water

Since the 1940s, fluoridation in public drinking water has become a common practice. As per the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, fluoride helps to strengthen teeth and reduce cavities by replacing the minerals that are lost during normal wear and tear. It also believes that the additional fluoride levels are one of the greatest public health achievements in the country’s history.

Later in 2011, the US Health and Human Services Department reduced the recommended level of fluoride in drinking water to 0.7mg per litre. Despite Kennedy’s claims, no major studies have found evidence of linking fluoride drinking water to bone fractures, cancer, or osteoporosis, unless consumed at higher levels.

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