Saturday, July 6, 2013

Prenatal Exposure to Pollution Raises Risk of Autism in Kids | TIME.com

Prenatal Exposure to Pollution Raises Risk of Autism in Kids | TIME.com: Pollutants in the air are known to affect brain development, but the first national study of in utero exposure and autism rates raises new concerns.


Researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) say that early-life exposure to pollution, including diesel particulates, mercury and lead, could contribute to a higher risk of autism disorders.

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