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The CHARGE Study: An Epidemiologic Investigation of Genetic and EnvironmentalFactors Contributing to Autism
6 Apr 2006
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Causes and contributing factors for autism are poorly understood. Evidence suggests that prevalence is rising, but the extent to which diagnostic changes and improvements in ascertainment contribute to this increase is unclear. Both genetic and environmental factors are likely to contribute etiologically. Evidence from twin, family, and genetic studies supports a role for an inherited predisposition to the...
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