Is there any association between fluoride exposure and thyroid function modulation? A systematic review.

Maria Karolina Martins Ferreira, Priscila Cunha Nascimento, Leonardo Oliveira Bittencourt, Giza Hellen Nonato Miranda, Nathalia Carolina Fernandes Fagundes, Fatemeh Vida Zahoori, E Angeles Martinez-Mier, Marília Afonso Rabelo Buzalaf, Rafael Rodrigues Lima

August 2024 PLoS One

Synopsis of Social media discussions

The discussions reflect a cautious acknowledgment of the study's findings, with examples like mentions of avoiding fluoridated tap water and referencing studies suggesting a potential link to thyroid damage. The tone varies from concern to curiosity, emphasizing the possible health impact without a definitive consensus, which demonstrates moderate engagement and interest but limited immediate influence on behavior or policy.

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Agreement
 Moderate agreement

Several posts acknowledge the potential link between fluoride and thyroid issues, supporting cautious concern, though not outright controversy.

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Interest
 Moderate level of interest

Discussions show moderate interest, especially around health implications and water fluoridation habits, reflecting community concern and curiosity.

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Engagement
 Moderate level of engagement

Participants reference specific studies and health advice, indicating a meaningful, though not deeply technical, engagement.

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Impact
 Neutral impact

The overall influence seems moderate, as people are discussing health risks but not decisively altering behaviors or policy on a large scale.

Social Mentions

YouTube

2 Videos

Twitter

9 Posts

News

5 Articles

Metrics

Video Views

2,456

Total Likes

66

Extended Reach

9,022

Social Features

16

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Abstract Synopsis

  • Numerous studies have investigated the effects of fluoride (F) on various systems, especially its interaction with the thyroid, but a clear consensus is still lacking.
  • This systematic review aimed to collate evidence regarding the impact of fluoride levels in drinking water on thyroid function, focusing on studies recognized by the World Health Organization.
  • Out of 3,568 studies, only seven met the criteria, with five indicating that high fluoride exposure may harm thyroid function; however, all studies had significant methodological issues leading to low confidence in the findings.