The CDC's Autism Monitoring Network reported an autism diagnosis rate of 1 in 34 among 4-year-olds, highlighting a discrepancy with a higher incidence in boys and minority communities. While factors contributing to autism's rise are complex and not fully understood, genetics is thought to play a major role. Controversially, vaccine links to autism continue to be propagated by figures like Kennedy, despite being debunked by extensive research. This misinformation has led to declining vaccination rates, raising public health concerns amidst outbreaks.
The CDC data indicates that autism diagnoses among 4-year-olds are at 1 in 34, highlighting a significant prevalence, particularly among boys and minority groups.
"We may have hundreds, if not 1000s, of different neurogenetic factors that influence presentations of autism," said Warren, explaining the complexity of autism's origins.
Despite substantial evidence against it, Kennedy's claims linking vaccines to autism persist, impacting vaccine uptake during a measles outbreak, which has caused fatalities.
Kolevzon emphasizes, "There's a lot of things that we do not understand as of yet about autism, but one thing for certainty is that vaccines do not cause autism."
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