CDC Stands by Water Fluoridation After Report Linking Fluoride to Lower IQs in Kids Finally Published

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The National Toxicology Program on Wednesday published a controversial report, years after efforts to suppress it finally failed. The report concluded with “moderate confidence” that higher levels of fluoride exposure in drinking water are consistently linked to lower IQs in kids.

A spokesperson for the CDC told The Defender in a statement that the agency continues to support water fluoridation at current recommended levels.

“These recommendations are based on current scientific evidence and prioritize the safety, security, and health of all individuals,” the agency said. “Continued research is needed to better understand the health risks and benefits associated with low fluoride exposures.”