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The Link Between Air Pollution And Autism

18/06/2013

New evidence suggests that the quality of air mothers breathe while pregnant could affect their kids. Nobody knows what exactly (...)
New evidence suggests that the quality of air mothers breathe while pregnant could affect their kids. Nobody knows what exactly causes autism. Genetics are probably a piece of it. Vaccines are not. A new study says there’s another trigger: air pollution. The study, published this week in Environmental Health Perspectives, tested the idea that air while in utero can contribute to in children. It’s a hypothesis supported by past research--other studies have found a link, but only conducted their research in three states. This most recent study looked at children in all 50 states. The result: exposure to air pollutants--including diesel, lead, manganese, mercury, and methylene chloride--in utero increases the risk of autism, especially in boys.Read Full Story    
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