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Wildfire smoke in pregnancy linked to higher autism risk
Original: Wildfire smoke exposure during pregnancy linked to higher autism risk https://www. earth.com/lifestyle/wildfire-s moke-e
New reporting links exposure to wildfire smoke during pregnancy with a higher risk of autism in children. The finding adds to growing concern about air pollution's effects on fetal development, and is drawing attention as wildfires become more frequent and intense. Health and environment commentators are sharing the study widely, urging stronger public health protections for pregnant people during smoke events.
Why now: Rising wildfire activity and public concern about air pollution's health effects are putting a spotlight on new research connecting prenatal smoke exposure to autism risk.
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- Wildfire smoke exposure during pregnancy linked to higher autism risk https://www. earth.com/lifestyle/wildfire-s moke-exposure-during-pregnancy-linked-to-higher-autism-risk/ # environment # wildfire # wildfires # health # PublicHealth # pregnancy # autism · Dragofix@veganism.social · 2
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