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Research finds vaccines are not behind the rise in autism. So what is? (www.pressdemocrat.com)

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There is no one factor that causes autism — or explains its growing prevalence. Researchers are seeking explanations for the surge. Here are some possibilities.

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[–] [email protected] 27 points 1 month ago (1 children)

From TFA:

They attribute most of the surge to increased awareness of the disorder and changes in how it is classified by medical professionals.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 month ago

That's important