Overview

• The report is the first federal acknowledgment of a potential neurological risk from high fluoride levels.
• Studies reviewed indicate children exposed to over 1.5 mg/L of fluoride have consistently lower IQs.
• Approximately 1.9 million Americans are on water systems with naturally high fluoride levels.
• The American Dental Association is reviewing the findings, which counter previous endorsements of water fluoridation.
• Further research is needed to understand the impact of lower fluoride levels and effects on adults.