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Exposure to wildfire smoke during pregnancy linked to higher risk of autism

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What Medical Xpress reported

A Rutgers-led analysis of health insurance records found that exposure to fine particles from wildfire smoke during pregnancy was associated with a higher risk of autism diagnosis in children, with the strongest associations during the second and third trimesters.

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Exposure to wildfire smoke during pregnancy linked to higher risk of autism. A Rutgers-led analysis of health insurance records found that exposure to fine particles from wildfire smoke during pregnancy was associated with a higher risk of autism diagnosis in children, with the strongest associations during the second and third trimesters. Covered by 2 publications. Medical Xpress: Exposure to wildfire smoke during pregnancy linked to higher risk of autism. Euronews: Wildfire smoke exposure during pregnancy linked to higher autism risk in children.

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  1. Medical Xpress United Kingdom Exposure to wildfire smoke during pregnancy linked to higher risk of autism A Rutgers-led analysis of health insurance records found that exposure to fine particles from wildfire smoke during pregnancy was associated with a higher risk of autism diagnosis in children, with the strongest associations during the second and third trimesters. 27 Oct · Tier 3
  2. Euronews France Wildfire smoke exposure during pregnancy linked to higher autism risk in children Exposure to wildfire smoke during pregnancy — particularly during the second and third trimesters — is associated with a higher risk of autism diagnosis in children. 29 Oct · Tier 3

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