Evidence of susceptibility to autism risks associated with early life ambient air pollution: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Many studies have found associations between early life air pollution exposure and subsequent onset of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). However, characteristics that affect susceptibility remain unclear.

Objective

This systematic review examined epidemiologic studies on the modifying roles of social, child, genetic and maternal characteristics in associations between prenatal and early postnatal air pollution exposure and ASD.

Methods

A systematic literature search in PubMed and Embase was conducted. Studies that examined modifiers of the association between air pollution and ASD were included.

Results

A total of 19 publications examined modifiers of the associations between early life air pollution exposures and ASD. In general, estimates of effects

SUBMITTER: Yu X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11409923 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature