Wildfire smoke in pregnancy linked to higher autism risk
Euronews.com
Exposure to wildfire smoke during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy is linked to an increased risk of autism in children. The study found that higher levels of fine particulate matter from wildfires during pregnancy correlate with a greater likelihood of an autism diagnosis. Each 0.75-microgram-per-cubic-metre increase in exposure was associated with a higher risk.
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