On Wednesday, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. labeled autism a growing epidemic, citing recent CDC data showing a rise from 1 in 36 children to 1 in 31 between 2020 and 2022. Kennedy rejected the notion that this increase is merely due to improved diagnostic practices and insisted on investigating environmental toxins as core contributors. He criticized the disproportionate federal funding towards genetic studies over environmental causes and pledged immediate action through forthcoming studies, claiming answers could emerge as soon as September.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. declared autism an 'epidemic' in the U.S. and vowed to investigate the environmental toxins he blames.
Kennedy noted autism incidence in the U.S. increased from 1 in 36 children in 2020 to 1 in 31 in 2022, stressing the urgent need for scientific analysis.
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