Tag: IQ
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Fluoride in Water and Kids’ IQ: Do Studies Find Effects?
Overview: What current research says about fluoride and child cognition Public health measures often target dental health, with fluoride in drinking water being a common strategy. A persistent question in scientific and public discourse is whether such exposure could influence children’s cognitive development or IQ. Over the past two decades, large, well-designed studies and systematic…
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Does Fluoride in Water Affect Kids’ IQ? What Large Studies Show
Introduction: Fluoride and public health Fluoride in drinking water has long been a public health tool to prevent tooth decay. Yet questions occasionally arise about whether fluoride could affect children’s cognitive development. Over the years, researchers have scrutinized this issue, especially after early, small studies suggested a potential link in areas with naturally high fluoride…
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Fluoride in Water and Kids’ IQ: Do Large Studies Find Effects
Understanding the debate about fluoride and child cognition Fluoride has been added to public water supplies in many regions to reduce tooth decay. Over the years, questions have arisen about whether fluoride exposure at certain levels could affect children’s brain development and intelligence (IQ). The conversation surfaced most urgently after early, small studies from some…