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A new study reveals that exposure to wildfire smoke during pregnancy, particularly in the third trimester, may increase the risk of autism in children. Researchers found that prenatal exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) from wildfires is linked to higher rates of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnoses. As climate change drives more frequent and intense wildfires, these findings highlight a growing environmental threat to fetal neurodevelopment and maternal health.
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