Bich Nguyen12h ago

"Tests of intelligence and brain function showed the same results whether or not people drank fluoridated water growing up, a highly anticipated, long-term study found.

The new research, published Monday in the respected Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, is the first to measure community water fluoridation exposure during childhood in the U.S. and any potential impact on cognition up to age 80."

https://www.nbcnews.com/health/kids-health/fluoride-water-children-iq-brain-cognition-study-rfk-jr-rcna267328

#PublicHealth #fluoride #dental #teeth #prevention #water

Fluoride in drinking water has no effect on IQ or brain function, major study shows

Despite the claims of RFK Jr. and others, tests of intelligence and brain function were the same whether or not people drank fluoridated water while growing up, new research shows.

NBC News
Show threadDeb Nam-Krane12h ago
@bich There are so many people I would like to share this with, but it's probably best to just let them Find Out.
Show threadBich Nguyen8h ago

@dnkboston

In the meantime, children primarily from low-income families will have to deal with tooth decay and limited dental access.

Show threadDeb Nam-Krane8h ago
@bich Dental health can be managed with a low sugar whole foods diet. It's just that most families in this country struggle to afford that. Fluoride is a bargain for governments.
Show threadDeb Nam-Krane
@bich ... In case I'm unclear, I support municipal fluoride!
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Show threadBich Nguyen7h ago

@dnkboston

I would love for everyone to be able to afford fruits and vegetables and have time to cook at home. Unfortunately, the big farm bill prioritizes certain crops and ends up subsidizing less healthy foods, artificially making them cheaper.

Show threadDeb Nam-Krane6h ago
@bich We would be a different country if we subsidized produce for human consumption.