Australia to review water fluoridation guidelines amid debate over prenatal fluoride and IQ
NHMRC confirms comprehensive review as studies link prenatal exposure to lower intelligence, while a dental expert cites evidence for fluoridation
Australia’s National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) will review the nation’s water fluoridation guidelines, as new studies linking prenatal fluoride exposure to lower intelligence in children reignite debate, its acting chief executive told a Senate hearing on Thursday.