The study identified sensitive windows of exposure to regional air pollution and risk of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and examined sex differences in a large birth cohort. Findings suggest that exposures to PM2.5 in the first two gestational trimesters were associated with increased ASD risk in children, with stronger associations observed for boys. The role of O3 exposure on ASD risk merits further investigation.

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35040691/

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