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A study published in Environmental Science & Technology analyzed more than 200,000 births in Southern California from 2006 to 2014 and found that children whose mothers were exposed to wildfire smoke during the third trimester were more likely to be diagnosed with autism by age 5.

A study published in Environmental Science & Technology analyzed more than 200,000 births in Southern California from 2006 to 2014 and found that children whose mothers were exposed to wildfire smoke during the third trimester were more likely to be diagnosed with autism by age 5.

Children whose mothers experienced more than 10 days of wildfire smoke exposure during the final three months of pregnancy had a 23% higher risk of autism diagnoses compared to those whose mothers were never exposed to smoke from wildfires during pregnancy.

Children whose mothers experienced more than 10 days of wildfire smoke exposure during the final three months of pregnancy had a 23% higher risk of autism diagnoses compared to those whose mothers were never exposed to smoke from wildfires during pregnancy.

The study is the first to examine the potential link between prenatal wildfire smoke exposure and autism. The findings do not establish a conclusive link but add to growing evidence of the adverse impact of air pollutants on fetal neurological development.

The study is the first to examine the potential link between prenatal wildfire smoke exposure and autism. The findings do not establish a conclusive link but add to growing evidence of the adverse impact of air pollutants on fetal neurological development.

Wildfire smoke has a unique chemical composition including higher levels of carbon compounds, metals and toxic byproducts. It is distinguished from other PM2.5 sources by elevated concentrations of carbonaceous compounds and elements such as potassium and sulfur.

Wildfire smoke has a unique chemical composition including higher levels of carbon compounds, metals and toxic byproducts. It is distinguished from other PM2.5 sources by elevated concentrations of carbonaceous compounds and elements such as potassium and sulfur.

California leads the nation in both yearly acres burned by wildfire and rates of childhood autism diagnoses. The study comes one year after the Eaton and Palisades fires destroyed more than 16,000 structures in California.

California leads the nation in both yearly acres burned by wildfire and rates of childhood autism diagnoses. The study comes one year after the Eaton and Palisades fires destroyed more than 16,000 structures in California.

The third trimester is a critical period in fetal brain development when the brain grows in size and develops its main centers. A 2021 Harvard University study also found a higher risk of autism linked to air pollution exposure during late pregnancy.

The third trimester is a critical period in fetal brain development when the brain grows in size and develops its main centers. A 2021 Harvard University study also found a higher risk of autism linked to air pollution exposure during late pregnancy.

Wildfire Smoke in Pregnancy Linked to Autism Risk

Wildfire Smoke in Pregnancy Linked to Autism Risk

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