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. 2022 Jul 23;19(15):8956. doi: 10.3390/ijerph19158956
What is already known on this topic
Excess exposure to fluoride in drinking water significantly affects reproductive outcomes in animal models and human subjects.
What this study adds
This study shows an association between fluoride exposure in drinking water and the likelihood of having a low birth weight baby among Hispanic women.
How this study might affect research, practice, or policy
Findings from this research highlight the need for increased attention to the contribution of fluoride as a potential environmental toxicant in fetal development.