Autism Linked To Being Firstborn, Breech Or Moms 35 And Older Giving Birth

Children who are firstborn or breech or whose mothers are 35 or older when giving birth are at significantly greater risk for developing an autism spectrum disorder, University of Utah School of Medicine researchers have reported in a new study with Utah children. In the April 27, 2009, online issue of the journal Pediatrics, the researchers showed that women who give birth at 35 or older are 1.

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Filed under: Autism on May 3rd, 2009