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Does fluoride in drinking water risk IQ loss?

Authors :
Stokstad, Erik
Source :
Science. 2/9/2024, Vol. 383 Issue 6683, p579-579. 1p. 1 Color Photograph.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

The article focuses on a legal battle in a San Francisco courtroom over whether the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) should ban the fluoridation of drinking water due to concerns about neurodevelopmental problems in fetuses and children. It mentions the case involves a clash between supporters of water fluoridation, which is recognized as a significant public health achievement.

Subjects

Subjects :
*FLUORIDE varnishes
*FLUORIDES
*DRINKING water
*INTELLIGENCE levels
*POISONS
*DENTAL discoloration
FREEDOM of Information Act (U.S.)

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Language :
English
ISSN :
00368075
Volume :
383
Issue :
6683
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Science
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
175399886
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1126/science.ado5313
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