More Evidence of Increase in Profound Autism

Posted by Roblimo on Sunday October 20, 2002 @05:11AM from the even-worse-than-previously-suspected dept.

I am Jack's username writes "The New York times has an article (no registration required) about an increase in profound autism in California of 273% between 1987 and 1998. Between 1999 and 2001 more than 6 500 cases were reported, similar to the number reported between 1970 to 1995. The increase cannot be accounted for by misdiagnosis, increased awareness, childhood immunizations, emigration, birth injuries, and genetics. Some autism experts think the actual cases to be dramatically more than reported in the UC study. See also previous discussions about high-function geek rich areas like silicon valley."

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Whore, perhaps... by ucblockhead · 2002-10-20 06:16 · Score: 1, Offtopic

But I'm WAY out of your price range.

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Re:Evolution? by anthony_dipierro · 2002-10-20 06:23 · Score: 0, Offtopic

I don't know, how does is work with worker bees? They work, they are evolutionarily selected for, yet they don't procreate. It's probably a recessive gene thing.
In related news ... by yppiz · 2002-10-20 08:14 · Score: 0, Offtopic

Judge Wapner's Neilsen ratings soar.
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