No link between autism and food


IN view of recent reports quoting an MP who linked low-cost meals with, among others, autism, it is important to clarify that there is no scientific evidence to support the claim that such food can cause autism in children.

Autism is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder that has a range of genetic and environmental factors that contribute to its development.

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