Community Water Fluoridation and Birth Outcomes
JAMA Network Open
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January 20, 2026
Water fluoridation did not affect birth outcomes
Adding fluoride to community water was not linked to lower birthweight or other adverse newborn outcomes. *Retrospective cohort with natural experiment; Level 2b (OCEBM).
- Level of evidence
- Level 2b (OCEBM)
- DocG quality score
- 7.9 / 10
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