US EditionRFK. Jr: Report on autism's root causes to be released in September
Health and Human Services plans to disclose research identifying certain interventions contributing to autism, with rates rising to 1 in 31 children, amid ongoing debate and scrutiny.
- Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced that a study on autism he led in April found that 'interventions' could be 'causing' the neuro-developmental disorder. The results will be released in September.
- During a Cabinet meeting, President Donald Trump referred to autism as a 'tremendous horror show' and expressed anticipation for the upcoming announcement in September.
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that in 2022, one in 31 children were diagnosed with autism by age 8, up from one in 36 in 2020, attributing the increase to better identification.
- Kennedy suggested that environmental toxins are involved, stating, 'somebody made it and put that environmental toxin into our air or water or medicines or food.' He plans to detail these findings in September.
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Fact or Fiction: RFK Jr. to reveal causes of autism next month?
(KGTV) A story you may have heard claims Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says he'll reveal the causes of autism next month.It's true.At a cabinet meeting Tuesday, Kennedy told President Trump he has found "certain interventions" that are almost certainly causing autism.He says he'll announce the findings in September.Kennedy has a long history of spreading conspiracy theories about autism, including discredited reports …
RFK Jr.: HHS will ‘address’ external interventions ‘clearly, almost certainly causing autism’ in September
Health and Human Services Secretary (HHS) Robert F. Kennedy Jr. confirmed that his agency is preparing to make an announcement next month regarding the study he introduced in April to fully examine the “interventions” that "clearly, almost certainly" cause autism, he announced.
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