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High Fluoride Exposure Affects Children's Cognitive Development

Emerging evidence from a large meta-analysis suggests potential risks of elevated fluoride levels on childhood neurodevelopment.

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Naveen Sankar S
Jan 08, 2025
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Topline:

A comprehensive meta-analysis indicates a significant inverse relationship between higher fluoride exposure and children's IQ scores, with limited certainty at lower exposure levels.

Study Details:

Conducted by Kyla Taylor, PhD, and colleagues from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, this meta-analysis analyzed data from 59 …

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