Wildfire smoke exposure during pregnancy linked to higher autism risk in children

News24 Business28 October 2026 at 12:04

Exposure to wildfire smoke during pregnancy, particularly during the second and third trimesters, was linked with a higher risk of autism diagnosis in children, according to a large new study.

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