Study Links Prenatal Fluoride Exposure to Child Neurobehavioral Issues

Researchers call for cautious interpretation, highlighting study limitations and need for further investigation.

Higher fluoride levels in pregnant women linked to increased neurobehavioral problems in children at age 3.
Study involved 229 mother-child pairs, predominantly from low-income Hispanic communities in Los Angeles.
Researchers used spot urine samples, which have limitations compared to 24-hour tests.
Experts stress that the findings show correlation, not causation, and should not alter current clinical advice.
Previous large-scale studies found no link between fluoride in water and child brain development.