The CHARGE study: an assessment of parental occupational exposures and autism spectrum disorder.

Erin C McCanliesClaudia C MaJa Kook GuDesta FekedulegnWayne T SandersonYunin J Ludeña-RodriguezIrva Hertz-Picciotto

Published in: Occupational and environmental medicine (2019)

Maternal occupational exposure to solvents may increase the risk for ASD. These results are consistent with a growing body of evidence indicating that environmental and occupational exposures may be associated with ASD. Future research should consider specific types of solvents, larger samples and/or different study designs to evaluate other exposures for potential associations with ASD.

Keyphrases

autism spectrum disorder
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
intellectual disability
pregnant women
human health
body mass index
physical activity
climate change
working memory
preterm birth