Plastics Linked to Autism? Unravelling the BPA Connection

A recent study investigates the potential link between BPA exposure in the womb and the development of autism in boys. While the study suggests high BPA levels might influence estrogen activity and increase autism risk, it does not confirm BPA as a direct cause. More research is needed to understand the complex relationship.

A new study has stirred media interest by examining the role of bisphenol A (BPA) in potentially increasing autism risk in boys. The focus is on prenatal exposure to BPA, a component of hard plastics.

The study finds a correlation between high maternal BPA levels and a greater risk of autism, potentially due to its effect on estrogen levels. However, it stops short of confirming BPA as a direct cause of the disorder.

Researchers recommend more studies to explore the gene-environment interactions and other factors contributing to autism, noting that the current findings merely scratch the surface of a highly intricate issue.

(With inputs from agencies.)