A study published in JAMA Network Open links prenatal exposure to fluoride with an increased risk of neurobehavioral problems at age 3, including symptoms characteristic of autism spectrum disorder.
USC epidemiologist Tracy Bastain advises pregnant individuals to avoid fluoridated water and drink filtered water instead to protect the developing fetus.
About 63% of Americans receive fluoridated water through their taps, with 73% of those served by community water systems, according to the CDC.
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