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2024-08-17 18:43:08 UTC - NOT_HELPFUL
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The rise in autism rates is primarily due to improved diagnostic methods and increased awareness, rather than an actual increase in the occurrence of autism. The statistics shared are concerning, but it's important to look at them in context. https://www.hopebridge.com/blog/prevalence-of-autism-1-in-36-children/ https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/autism-rates-rising-more-prevalent-versus-more-screening-rcna67408 https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-real-reasons-autism-rates-are-up-in-the-u-s/ https://www.autismspeaks.org/autism-statistics-asd https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/factcheck/2024/05/17/autism-rates-vaccine-injury-legislation-fact-check/73700768007/ https://www.drakeinstitute.com/why-are-autism-rates-increasing https://www.abtaba.com/blog/autism-increasing-dramatically https://www.healthline.com/health-news/autism-rates-in-children-reach-new-highs-experts-explain-why
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