Prenatal traffic pollution exposure tied to autism risk in boys

October 02, 2025 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

A new study has linked prenatal exposure to traffic-related air pollution with an increased risk of autism spectrum disorder in boys. Researchers found that higher levels of black carbon during pregnancy were associated with a 1.5 times greater likelihood of autism diagnosis. The findings come from a cohort of over 1,400 children in the Netherlands.