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New research underscores a link between prenatal fluoride exposure and cognitive development, influencing public health policy.
By yourNEWS Media Newsroom
A recently published meta-study has confirmed a connection between prenatal exposure to fluoride and reduced IQ in children, prompting renewed calls to eliminate fluoride from public water supplies. The analysis, which reviewed data from studies conducted in Denmark, Mexico, and Canada, identified a critical threshold of 0.3 mg/L of fluoride concentration in maternal urine, above which cognitive impairments in children became evident.
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The research found that every 1 mg/L increase in maternal urinary fluoride levels corresponded to a 2.06-point decrease in children’s IQ by age seven. While data from Denmark suggested no definitive link at lower fluoride levels, findings from Mexico and Canada revealed a clear association between higher prenatal fluoride exposure and decreased cognitive abilities.
Growing Momentum to Eliminate Fluoride
The study has gained traction in light of President-elect Donald Trump’s health agenda and his appointment of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the head of the Department of Health and Human Services. In November, Kennedy announced plans to prioritize removing fluoride from U.S. public water systems, emphasizing the potential risks to human health.
“On January 20, the Trump White House will advise all U.S. water systems to remove fluoride from public water,” Kennedy tweeted. He cited fluoride as an “industrial waste” linked to a range of health issues, including arthritis, bone fractures, thyroid disorders, and neurodevelopmental problems.
Legal and Local Actions
A September ruling by Judge Edward Chen in California further fueled the debate by declaring that fluoride in drinking water poses an “unreasonable risk” of reduced IQ in children. Judge Chen noted the alignment of findings from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the National Toxicology Program (NTP), which warned of hazardous fluoride exposure levels close to those found in U.S. water systems.
In response, several towns, including Yorktown and Somers, New York, have begun suspending municipal fluoridation programs. Somers Supervisor Robert Scorrano explained the decision as a measure to allow residents to make personal choices regarding fluoride intake, citing concerns about long-term health risks.
Florida’s Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo has echoed these sentiments, urging statewide fluoride removal by January 1, 2025, citing the “neuropsychiatric risks associated with fluoride exposure.”
A Shift in National Policy
This intensified scrutiny and the emerging consensus around fluoride’s health risks are expected to prompt significant policy shifts under the new administration. Advocates argue that the scientific evidence necessitates an immediate reevaluation of fluoride use in public water systems, while critics call for further study before enacting sweeping changes.
