Prenatal exposure to fluoride and neuropsychological development in early childhood: 1-to 4 years old children
- Authors:
- Ibarluzea, J., Gallastegi, M., Santa-Marina, L., Zabala, A. J., Arranz, E., Molinuevo, A., ... & Lertxundi, A.
- Year:
- 2022
- Journal:
- Environmental research
- Volume:
- 207
- ISBN/ISSN:
- 0013-9351
- DOI:
- 10.1016/j.envres.2021.112181
- Description:
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Cross-sectional and prospective studies have provided evidence of the neurotoxic effect of early exposure to fluoride (F) in pregnancy. It has been negatively associated with cognitive development during childhood, with most research conducted in areas with high F levels in community drinking water (CDW).