Sugar Industry Distorted Science to Downplay Fluoride Risks, Article Suggests

The fluoridation of water is a hotly debated topic, with a recent systematic review conducted by the National Toxicology Program finding an association between high levels of fluoride exposure and impaired IQ in children. In the U.S., about 3.5 million people are served by community water systems with naturally-occurring fluoride above 1.1 mg/L, putting them at potential risk. The risk of lower levels of fluoride exposure is still uncertain, but this article emphasizes the critical need for regulators and policymakers to be aware of the historical role industry interests have played in influencing the scientific record.