January 2013 PMID 23404082

Traffic-related air pollution, particulate matter, and autism.

Heather E Volk, Fred Lurmann, Bryan Penfold, Irva Hertz-Picciotto, Rob McConnell

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Discussions include questions like whether living near high traffic pollution areas significantly increases autism risk, and some posts express skepticism or query the evidence, such as 'Have they found the

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Abstract in brief

The study investigates the link between traffic-related air pollution and autism, finding that children with autism are more likely to live in areas with high levels of pollutants such as nitrogen dioxide and particulate matter during pregnancy and their first year.
Using data from California children, the research compares estimated pollution exposure based on residential history with actual air quality measurements, showing a significant association between high pollution levels and autism risk.
The results suggest that exposure to certain traffic-related air pollutants during critical developmental periods may increase the likelihood of autism, highlighting the importance of environmental factors in its etiology.

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11.Heather E. Volk et al. “Traffic-Related Air Pollution, Particulate Matter, and Autism”. JAMA Psychiatry. 2013;70(1);71-77. Doi: 10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2013.266

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@CudniUjka Nema dokaza za samu plastiku ali kakav je uticaj zagadjenog vazduha objavljeno 2013. Traffic-Related Air Pollution, Particulate Matter, and Autism JAMA Psychiatry. 2013;70(1):71-77.

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