Published in American Journal of Epidemiology · View the paper (DOI)
A new NIH-funded study found associations between higher fluoride levels in public drinking water during pregnancy and lower child cognition scores, particularly in fluid reasoning. The study, which included 2,514 children, suggests that higher fluoride levels may impact cognitive development.
Coverage from 2 institutions
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Higher fluoride levels in public drinking water during pregnancy may be linked to differences in children's cognition scores, NIH-funded study finds
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Article 1
Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes · Aug 18, 2026 · first to report
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Article 2
Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health · Aug 18, 2026