Requesting a study on the costs and benefits of requiring water suppliers in Hawaii to adjust fluoride levels in their water systems.
The bill requests the Department of Health to study the costs and benefits of requiring water suppliers in Hawaii to adjust fluoride levels in their water systems to meet the optimal fluoride level for community water fluoridation. This study aims to address the high prevalence of tooth decay in the state, particularly among children, and to explore the potential benefits of fluoridation in reducing cavities and tooth decay.
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