Study Further Links Mercury Sources to Autism

Author: mom_to_one, 04 25th, 2008

Study Further Links Mercury Sources to AutismA study released today by the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, claims that there is a link between the release of mercury and rates of autism.  It’s the first time that a report suggests that there is a statistically significant association between autism risk and distance from a source of mercury.

Among the many facts in the article, for every 1000 lbs. of mercury released by power plants in Texas during 1998, there was a 3.7% increase of autism rates in Texas school districts in 2002. 

Though the findings aren’t completely definitive, it adds to the continuing evidence between the effects of mercury poisoning and autism.

The entire article can be found here.


5 Responses to “Study Further Links Mercury Sources to Autism”

  1. geyq.com Says:

    Study Further Links Mercury Sources to Autism | Help With Autism…

    Among the many facts in the article, for every 1000 lbs. of mercury released by power plants in Texas during 1998, there was a 3.7% increase of autism rates in Texas school districts in 2002.

    Though the findings aren’t completely definitive, it add…

  2. linkkk.com Says:

    Study Further Links Mercury Sources to Autism | Help With Autism…

    Among the many facts in the article, for every 1000 lbs. of mercury released by power plants in Texas during 1998, there was a 3.7% increase of autism rates in Texas school districts in 2002.

    Though the findings aren’t completely definitive, it add…

  3. techknowledgeit.com Says:

    Study Further Links Mercury Sources to Autism | Help With Autism…

    Among the many facts in the article, for every 1000 lbs. of mercury released by power plants in Texas during 1998, there was a 3.7% increase of autism rates in Texas school districts in 2002.

    Though the findings aren’t completely definitive, it add…

  4. Anonymous Says:

    Study Further Links Mercury Sources to Autism | Help With Autism…

    Among the many facts in the article, for every 1000 lbs. of mercury released by power plants in Texas during 1998, there was a 3.7% increase of autism rates in Texas school districts in 2002.

    Though the findings arent completely definitive, it adds…

  5. Dig this at EyeDig.us Says:

    Study Further Links Mercury Sources to Autism | Help With Autism…

    Among the many facts in the article, for every 1000 lbs. of mercury released by power plants in Texas during 1998, there was a 3.7% increase of autism rates in Texas school districts in 2002.

    Though the findings aren’t completely definitive, it add…

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