Prenatal Fluoride Exposure and Symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

INTRODUCTION: Epidemiologic and animal-based studies have raised concerns about the potential neurotoxicity of fluoride exposure as manifested by deficits in IQ and problems with attention. To date, no prospective epidemiologic studies have examined the effects of prenatal fluoride exposure using fluoride biomarkers and sensitive measures of attention.OBJECTIVE: To test the association between prenatal fluoride exposure and symptoms associated...