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U.S. Launches Global Research Initiative to Identify Autism Causes by September

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announces a cabinet-directed effort involving hundreds of scientists to uncover and address the root causes of rising autism rates.

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., right, is accompanied by Susan Levy, Native Health Communications and Community Relations director, during a tour of the Native Health Mesa Food Distribution Center, in Mesa, Ariz., Tuesday, April 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. tours the Native Health Mesa Food Distribution Center in Mesa, Ariz., Tuesday, April 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. attends a press conference while visiting the Osher Center for Integrative Health at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S. April 7, 2025. REUTERS/Jim Urquhart
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Overview

  • The United States government has officially launched a large-scale research initiative to determine the causes of the autism epidemic by September 2025.
  • Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. revealed the effort during a cabinet meeting led by President Donald Trump, emphasizing its urgency and scope.
  • The initiative involves hundreds of scientists from around the world conducting extensive testing and research to uncover contributing factors.
  • Officials aim not only to identify the root causes but also to eliminate harmful exposures linked to the dramatic rise in autism rates.
  • Autism prevalence has significantly increased, with current rates at 1 in 31 children, compared to 1 in 10,000 in past decades.