Disability Scoop reports on a study in the BMJ Open that shows that spikes in air pollution lead to increased hospital admissions for autism 1 to 5 days after the spike.
The researchers found that admissions of children in Korea age 5-14 with autism for hyperactivity, aggression, or self-injury were 17% higher 1 day after a fine particle (PM2.5, or soot) spike, 9% higher 5 days after a nitrogen dioxide spike (NO2), and 3% higher 4 days after an ozone spike.
The researchers concluded: “These results emphasize that reduction of air pollution exposure should be considered for ASD symptom management, with important implications for the quality of life and economic costs.”
In plainer language, reducing air pollution should be considered a treatment for autism. It really is true that #HealthyAirIsHealthCare.
We know that air pollution is linked to causing autism (especially PM2.5), and this study adds to that knowledge.
Clean air from clean energy, clean transportation, and energy conservation will help our children truly thrive! We especially need clean E.V. school busses for children!
Read the news report in Disability Scoop.
Read the scientific article in BMJ Open.
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10/18/2022
