Do Plastics Cause Autism? What the Latest Evidence Reveals
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15 Aug 2024
A recent study gained attention for exploring plastics' potential link to autism development
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The study focused on bisphenol A (BPA), a component of hard plastics, and autism risk
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The study suggests BPA might influence oestrogen levels in boys, affecting autism diagnosis risk
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BPA is a chemical found in plastics, weakly mimicking the hormone oestrogen in humans
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Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder with social communication challenges and repetitive behaviors as symptoms
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Researchers found a link between high maternal BPA levels and autism in boys with low aromatase
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Mouse studies showed increased grooming and decreased social behavior after prenatal BPA exposure
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High BPA levels may alter aromatase enzyme activity, affecting oestrogen production and brain neuron growth
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The study indicates a possible gene-environment interaction increasing autism risk with BPA exposure
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More research is needed, as this study alone doesn't confirm BPA as an autism cause
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