University of Kent

Academic Institute

Stephen PeckhamDr Ashley MillsProf. Lindsay ForbesProf. Vyvyan HowardChristopher NeurathB.Sc.Christine WellsPhDDeclan WaughP.E.

B3839

The US National Toxicology Program’s systematic review of fluoride neurotoxicity has identified many studies reporting substantial loss of IQ from early life fluoride exposure. Several are mother-child cohort studies finding lowered IQ and increased risk of ADHD. ALSPAC provides an ideal data set to further examine the association between early life fluoride exposure and developmental neurotoxicity.

This research has the potential to make a substantial contribution to understanding the association between early life fluoride exposure, especially prenatal, and child neurocognitive, neurodevelopmental, and neurobehavioral outcomes. Fluoride exposures are widespread throughout the world, from naturally occurring elevated fluoride in drinking water, in some areas from added fluoride to drinking water, from tea consumption, and from fluoride dental products. Protecting children from significant avoidable neurocognitive harm is the most important potential impact of this research.

24/08/2021