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HI HCR42
Concurrent Resolution
Status
2/23/2018
Primary Sponsor
Matthew Lopresti
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AI Summary
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Department of Health requested to conduct a study on voluntary fluoride supplement use by children and pregnant women in Hawaii
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Study must assess whether medical and dental standards for fluoride intake should be adjusted for areas without fluoridated water supplies and evaluate public health benefits of fluoride supplementation
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Study must determine whether the State should encourage voluntary fluoride supplement use among eligible populations
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Department of Health must submit findings, recommendations, and any necessary legislation to the Legislature no later than twenty days prior to the 2019 Regular Session
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Hawaii currently lacks community water fluoridation, creating potential fluoride deficiency concerns for pregnant women and children in the state
Legislative Description
Requesting The Department Of Health To Conduct A Study On The Voluntary Use Of Fluoride Supplements By Children And Pregnant Women In The State Of Hawaii And Whether The Voluntary Taking Of Fluoride Supplements Should Be Encouraged By The State.
Requests the Department of Health to conduct a study on the voluntary use of fluoride supplements by children and pregnant women
Last Action
The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
3/8/2018