A farmer spraying pesticides on his crops in the United States. Exposure to pesticides in the womb and as a baby increases a child’s risk of developing autism. — TNS
Exposure to common agricultural pesticides before birth and in the first year of life is associated with a small to moderately increased risk of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), compared with infants of women without such exposure, finds a study published in The BMJ on Mac 20, 2019.
The researchers say their findings support efforts to prevent exposure to pesticides during pregnancy to protect a child’s developing brain.
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