Low Prenatal Pesticide Exposure Not Tied to Autism Traits in Study
An analysis of data from the ECHO study found no link between low prenatal exposure to organophosphate pesticides, including chlorpyrifos, and autism-related traits in children. The findings held after adjusting for diet and across sexes. The researchers emphasize that the results do not indicate safety at higher exposure levels.
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