Source: Radio New Zealand
AFP
A New Zealand dental surgeon says a 40-year study shows water fluoridation doesn’t hinder brain development.
Researchers in the US surveyed tens-of-thousands of people on maths and language skills from teenagerhood until the age of 60.
“The discussion has been that fluoridation of domestic water supply has been associated with cognitive impairment in young people,” Dr Justin Wall said.
“The good thing with this new study is it’s a much larger group of people, and they are followed right through until age 60.”
The findings of this latest study showed people in water fluoridation areas didn’t have a decline in their cognitive abilities, compared to areas without fluoride.
Dr Wall says the study clearly shows fluoridation is safe for people of all ages.
He says fluoridation is particularly vital in protecting the oral care of New Zealand’s ageing population.
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