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J Epidemiol Community Health July 2015 PMID 25714098

Are fluoride levels in drinking water associated with hypothyroidism prevalence in England? A large observational study of GP practice data and fluoride levels in drinking water.

S Peckham, D Lowery, S Spencer

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What people are saying

The discussions include references to the key study on fluoride and hypothyroidism, with some users questioning its implications and sharing personal health experiences. The tone balances curiosity and skepticism, especially with phrases like 'What about this similar study' and referencing personal thyroid diagnoses, which reveals moderate engagement and interest without definitive conclusions.

AgreementModerate agreement

Several discussions reference the study and seem to support its findings or raise questions about fluoride safety, indicating moderate agreement or interest.

InterestModerate interest

The discussions show curiosity about fluoride's effects, with mentions of related studies and concerns about health implications, reflecting moderate interest.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants cite research articles, question study relevance, and mention personal health experiences, demonstrating a moderate level of engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

While the discussions highlight ongoing debates and some health concerns, the overall effect on policy or public health practices remains uncertain, leading to a moderate impact score.

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Fluoride Action Network
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#FluorideLawsuit EPA: “Prior to Hall, 2023, your not familiar with any other studies looking at fluoride in water and hypothyroidism?” Lanphear: “Just Peckham” https://t.co/m86c0jB3pb EPA is pointing out that after 80 years of fluoridation, only recently have two studies

Feb 1, 2024 · 17 likes · 11 shares · 12,393 followers View post →
Ari Goldberg
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@VeritasEver @TerryGGreene @stkirsch Peckham S, Lowery D, Spencer S. Are fluoride levels in drinking water associated with hypothyroidism prevalence in England? A large observational study of GP practice data and fluoride levels in drinking water. J Epidemiol Community Health. February 24, 2015 "The odds of a high

Nov 4, 2023 · 11 likes · 1,945 followers View post →
George Ferman
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Are fluoride levels in drinking water associated with hypothyroidism prevalence in England? A large observational study of GP practice data and fluoride levels in drinking water. S Peckham, D Lowery and S Spencer https://t.co/BxaXwLzmva

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George Ferman
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Nov 1, 2025 · 8 likes · 1 share · 80,668 followers View post →
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3️⃣ Peckham S, Lowery D, Spencer S. Are fluoride levels in drinking water associated with hypothyroidism prevalence in England? J Epidemiol Community Health, 2015 4️⃣ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Dental Fluorosis – Community Water Fluoridation, 2022

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George Ferman
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Christopher Aaron
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#FluorideLawsuit EPA: “Prior to Hall, 2023, your not familiar with any other studies looking at fluoride in water and hypothyroidism?” Lanphear: “Just Peckham” https://t.co/m86c0jB3pb EPA is pointing out that after 80 years of fluoridation, only recently have two studies

Feb 1, 2024 · 17 likes · 11 shares · 12,393 followers View post →
Ari Goldberg
@eyepodster · X

@VeritasEver @TerryGGreene @stkirsch Peckham S, Lowery D, Spencer S. Are fluoride levels in drinking water associated with hypothyroidism prevalence in England? A large observational study of GP practice data and fluoride levels in drinking water. J Epidemiol Community Health. February 24, 2015 "The odds of a high

Nov 4, 2023 · 11 likes · 1,945 followers View post →
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@FluoridePoison @NarfGb @NestCommander @DoorlessCarp @canceledmouse @Jikkyleaks @StatChrisCotton @BanounHelene @MaryanneDemasi https://t.co/FcWrZNz9b8 Even after I paid to go to a thyroid clinic privately to get more in depth blood tests, which revealed hashimotos auto immune, not one health practitioner ever mentioned studies like this, or advised to filter water etc...they only prescribe levothyroxine.

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Are fluoride levels in drinking water associated with hypothyroidism prevalence in England? A large observational study of GP practice data and fluoride levels in drinking water. S Peckham, D Lowery and S Spencer https://t.co/BxaXwLzmva

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