NTP

British  

abbreviation

1. Also: STP.  normal temperature and pressure: standard conditions of 0°C temperature and 101.325 kPa (760 mmHg) pressure

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Example Sentences

After reviewing the scientific literature about connections between fluoride exposure and possible neurodevelopmental and cognitive consequences, the NTP scientists — who ultimately work for the Department of Health and Human Services — concluded that eight of the nine high-quality studies on cognitive and neurodevelopmental ailments and fluoride found "reported associations with estimated fluoride exposure."

From Salon

Overall the NTP report included studies of varying quality from Canada, China, India, Iran, Mexico and Pakistan, with dozens of papers being flagged as "low-quality" for methodology flaws or lacking sufficient rigor in their data.

From Salon

The NTP concluded that drinking water with more than 1.5 milligrams of fluoride per liter is consistently linked with children having lower IQs.

From Salon

"The NTP monograph concluded that higher levels of fluoride exposure, such as drinking water containing more than 1.5 milligrams of fluoride per liter, are associated with lower IQ in children," NTP Director Dr. Rick Woychik said in a statement.

From Salon

"The NTP review was designed to evaluate total fluoride exposure from all sources and was not designed to evaluate the health effects of fluoridated drinking water alone. It is important to note, however, that there were insufficient data to determine if the low fluoride level of 0.7 mg/L recommended for U.S. community water supplies has a negative effect on children’s IQ."

From Salon