A Mother’s Exposure to Pesticides During Pregnancy May Raise Children’s Autism Risk

In one of the largest studies looking at the potential effects of pesticide exposure on still-developing fetuses and newborns, scientists found that exposure to the most commonly used pesticides was linked to higher risk of autism spectrum disorder.

Source: A Mother’s Exposure to Pesticides During Pregnancy May Raise Children’s Autism Risk

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