Study Links Prenatal BPA Exposure to Increased Autism Risk in Boys

Research identifies biological mechanism connecting common plastic chemical to neurodevelopmental disorders.

Boys exposed to higher bisphenol A (BPA) levels in the womb are significantly more likely to develop autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
The study highlights the role of the aromatase enzyme, which is crucial for male fetal brain development, in this link.
Data from large cohorts in Australia and the US showed boys with higher prenatal BPA exposure had a higher incidence of ASD symptoms and diagnoses.
Researchers conducted additional studies on mice, finding BPA exposure led to neurological and behavioral changes consistent with ASD.
Experts call for further investigation, emphasizing the need to understand environmental impacts on child development.