Mothers exposed to air pollution during pregnancy show an increased risk of developing autism, according to a study performed by Harvard School of Public Health. The autism-air pollution link was first made by Gayle Windham of the California Department of Health Services. Referencing the Nurse's Health Study 2 and using data from the Environmental Protection Agency, researchers determined there is a strong correlation between air pollution and increased risk of autism. More research is needed to determine higher risk contaminants.
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