Maternal Urinary Fluoride and Child Neurobehavior at Age 36 Months
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Published in JAMA Network Open · View the paper (DOI)
A new study led by University of Florida researcher Ashley Malin found a possible link between fluoride exposure during pregnancy and increased odds of neurobehavioral problems in children at age 3. The findings, based on an analysis of 229 mother-child pairs, suggest that higher fluoride levels may negatively affect fetal brain develo...
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- Study explores association between fluoride exposure in pregnancy and neurobehavioral issues in young children University of Florida · May 20, 2024 · first to report
- Fluoride exposure during pregnancy linked to increased risk of childhood neurobehavioral problems, study finds Keck School of Medicine of USC · May 20, 2024