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Scientists link wildfire smoke during pregnancy to higher autism risk

In a national study of U.S. births, an increase of 0.75 micrograms per cubic meter in wildfire smoke particles across pregnancy was associated with a 30% higher rate of autism diagnosis, with the link strongest in mid-to-late pregnancy.

Scientists link wildfire smoke during pregnancy to higher autism risk

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