Share of Cost, Possible Association Between Some Work Exposures And Autism Risk For Offspring
Monday, May. 7th 2012 7:17 AM
Could parental exposure to solvents at work be linked to autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in their children? According to an exploratory study by Erin McCanlies, a research epidemiologist from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), and colleagues, such exposures could play a role, but more research would be needed to confirm an association.
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