Autism spectrum disorder and other neurodevelopmental disorders could be triggered by air pollution, a new study suggests. Researchers and other experts speak about the potential risk.

Recent research highlights the link between air pollution and an increased risk of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in children.

Exposure to nitric oxide (NO)— which is produced when fuel is burned — while a mother is pregnant, or in the early months of life, may pose a “significant risk” of a child developing Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), according to a study published Nov. 12 in in the journal Brain Medicine.

Babies exposed to smog and the fumes from heavy traffic and factories could be at risk of developing autism, with vulnerability greatest before birth. "Of particular concern is the finding that smaller particles,

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A study suggests exposure to air pollution during late pregnancy or early childhood may increase autism risk. Researchers reviewed prior studies to reveal that pollutants like PM2.5 and nitrogen oxides can affect brain development.

The Emerging Topic review, titled "Air Pollution: An Emerging Risk Factor for Autism Spectrum Disorder," will be published in Brain Medicine on November 12, 2024. It will be freely available online at https://url.genomicpress.com/2p8wcjw3.

Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder in which a child displays repetitive behaviour and affected social skills. Early signs, such as difficulty in non-verbal communication and avoiding eye contact,

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