肯塔基州立法者以健康问题和法律风险为由，寻求将水氟化作为可选的。 Kentucky lawmakers seek to make water fluoridation optional, citing health concerns and legal risks.

肯塔基州立法者计划重新引入立法, 规定公共供水系统可选使用水氟化, Kentucky lawmakers plan to reintroduce legislation making water fluoridation optional in public water systems, shifting control from the state to local districts. 此举关注氟化物对健康的潜在影响,一些立法者和专家称氟化物是一种与发展问题相联系的神经毒素,而疾控中心则认为,氟化物仍然是预防牙齿衰减的一个关键公共卫生工具。 The move follows concerns over fluoride’s potential health effects, with some lawmakers and experts calling it a neurotoxin linked to developmental issues, while the CDC maintains it remains a key public health tool for preventing tooth decay. 该法案旨在免除地方政府没有经费的任务,保护地方政府免遭诉讼,尽管批评者担心标准不一致和缺乏专业知识。 The bill aims to relieve local governments of an unfunded mandate and protect them from lawsuits, though critics worry about inconsistent standards and lack of expertise. 一名联邦法官最近命令环保局根据新的研究重新评估氟化物条例,认为可能降低接触高水平儿童智商。 A federal judge recently ordered the EPA to reassess fluoride regulation based on new research suggesting possible IQ reductions in children exposed to high levels.