Traffic-related air pollution, particulate matter, and autism.

ABSTRACT:

Context

Autism is a heterogeneous disorder with genetic and environmental factors likely contributing to its origins. Examination of hazardous pollutants has suggested the importance of air toxics in the etiology of autism, yet little research has examined its association with local levels of air pollution using residence-specific exposure assignments.

Objective

To examine the relationship between traffic-related air pollution, air quality, and autism.

Design

This population-based case-control study includes data obtained from children with autism and control children with typical development who were enrolled in the Childhood Autism Risks from Genetics and the Environment study in California. The mother's address from the birth certificate and addresses reported from

SUBMITTER: Volk HE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4019010 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature