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Countries that have banned fluoride include China, Austria, Belgium, Finland, Germany, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, the Netherlands, Hungary, and Japan, citing its ineffectiveness and toxicity. Only eight countries have over 50% of their population drinking fluoridated water: the United States, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, Israel, Singapore, Malaysia, and Colombia. Investigative journalist Christopher Bryson highlights fluoride's troubling history, noting it was recognized as a dangerous substance early on. Lawsuits against fluoride manufacturers revealed significant hazards to both humans and the environment, with damages amounting to millions. By 1930, the aluminum industry became the largest fluoride polluter, using the promotion of fluoride to avoid liability for its toxic waste.