About this episode:

Conversations about fluoride in the water supply are revving up but a key factor in the debate is the legal framework. In this episode: a discussion about the relevant law for assessing fluoride added to drinking water known as the Toxic Substances Control Act—a law limited to a focus on risk, not benefit—and what that means for emerging science and policy discussions around fluoridating water.

Guest:

Dr. Lynn Goldman is a pediatrician, the dean of the Milken Institute School of Public Health at the George Washington University, and an expert in environmental health.

Host:

Dr. Josh Sharfstein is vice dean for public health practice and community engagement at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, a faculty member in health policy, a pediatrician, and former secretary of Maryland’s Health Department.

Show links and related content:

• EPA ‘in a really tough spot’ after landmark fluoride ruling—E&E News, Politico

• The Benefits and Risks of Fluoride, Explained—New York Times

• Fluoride’s PR Nightmare—Unbiased Science

• Fluoride Face-Off: Court Ruling Challenges, But Science Stands Firm—Unbiased Science

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