Results from the Childhood Autism Risks from Genetics and the Environment (CHARGE) Study published in Environmental Health Perspectives recently, found an association between living near a freeway and autism for subjects living in the Los Angeles area. Helen Volk who is the study’s lead author said, “the study isn’t saying exposure to air pollution causes autism. But it could be one of the factors that are contributing to its increase.” (Source: Los Angeles Times) She is a researcher at Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles.
Sunday, January 2, 2011
Freeway may not be the best place to a healthy abode
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Results from the Childhood Autism Risks from Genetics and the Environment (CHARGE) Study published in Environmental Health Perspectives recently, found an association between living near a freeway and autism for subjects living in the Los Angeles area. Helen Volk who is the study’s lead author said, “the study isn’t saying exposure to air pollution causes autism. But it could be one of the factors that are contributing to its increase.” (Source: Los Angeles Times) She is a researcher at Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles.
Results from the Childhood Autism Risks from Genetics and the Environment (CHARGE) Study published in Environmental Health Perspectives recently, found an association between living near a freeway and autism for subjects living in the Los Angeles area. Helen Volk who is the study’s lead author said, “the study isn’t saying exposure to air pollution causes autism. But it could be one of the factors that are contributing to its increase.” (Source: Los Angeles Times) She is a researcher at Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles.
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