US EditionFluoride-IQ Study Fuels Debate Over US Water Fluoridation
- A meta-analysis of studies found that a 1 part per million increase in fluoride in urine is linked to a 1.63 drop in IQ score, with consistent evidence showing that higher fluoride exposure is associated with diminished IQ in children.
- A nine-year research review concludes that higher fluoride levels result in lower IQ scores, with a 5-point decrease in a population's IQ nearly doubling the number of people classified as intellectually disabled.
- Dr. Steven Levy questions the study's conclusions, noting all human studies in the review are from outside the US with a high risk of bias, and emphasizes there is no evidence of adverse effects at lower fluoride levels used in community water fluoridation systems.
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Should fluoride be in our water?
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has put the decades-old debate over water fluoridation back on the table. As President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for Health and Human Services secretary, he might become the most powerful public health figure in the US who believes we should take fluoride out of our water. Currently, it’s up to municipalities to set their own water fluoride doses — most of them set them around 0.7 milligrams per liter of water — so it’s unc…
Fluoride analysis triggers renewed debate over what levels are safe for kids
Most communities in the U.S. add fluoride to the tap water. It has been common practice for nearly 80 years to protect against tooth decay and cavities, and it’s considered a major achievement in public health. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says research shows that community water fluoridation reduces cavities by around 25%.It has also long drawn opponents who have raised concerns about the practice, ranging from evidence-based …
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