Advisory Board January 13, 2025
According to a new analysis published in JAMA Pediatric, high levels of fluoride exposure were associated with lower IQs in children — findings that add to the ongoing debate about fluoride’s potential harms and whether they outweigh its benefits.
Connecting social determinants of health with medical outcomes
Could high fluoride exposure affect children’s IQs?
Fluoride has been added to tap water in many U.S. communities for almost 80 years and is credited with helping protect against cavities and tooth decay. According to CDC, research shows that community water fluoridation reduces cavities by roughly 25%.
However, there has been growing debate about the benefits of fluoride and whether it could negatively impact children’s IQs.
In August, NIH’s National Toxicology Program...
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