路易斯安那州在对环境健康差异的担忧下,就一项从水中去除氟化物的法案进行辩论。 Louisiana debates a bill to remove fluoride from water, amid concerns over environmental health disparities.

许多美洲社区在自来水中添加氟化物,以防止牙齿腐烂,这种做法得到卫生组织的支持。 Many American communities add fluoride to tap water to prevent tooth decay, a practice backed by health organizations. 虽然小量氟化物被认为是安全的,但过量消费可能导致牙齿和骨头问题。 While fluoride is deemed safe in small amounts, excessive consumption can lead to tooth and bone issues. 有些国家已经除去氟化物,如卡尔加里和朱都,导致儿童牙齿衰减增加。 Some have removed fluoride, like Calgary and Juneau, leading to increased tooth decay in children. 在路易斯安那州, 一项消除氟化物的法案面临反对, 批评者敦促关注环境健康差异, 特别是在“Cancer Alley”, 污染让白人社区胜过黑人社区。 In Louisiana, a bill to remove fluoride faces opposition, with critics urging focus instead on environmental health disparities, especially in 'Cancer Alley,' where pollution permits favor white communities over Black ones.