There's no single, easy answer to why autism is on the rise. In this video, we're taking a look at the most common claims surrounding the autism spectrum, breaking them down by weak, moderate, and strong levels of evidence. We tackle topics like vaccines, paracetamol/acetaminophen, SSRIs, C-sections, air pollution, pesticides, microplastics, and the microbiome; as well as genetics, infection or fever during pregnancy, prematurity, advanced parental age, and folate. We explore what the scientific data actually says, while also discussing how historical changes in diagnostic criteria have impacted the numbers. Our goal is to simplify a complex topic and give you an honest framework to answer the question, "Where does the evidence actually stand for each of these claims?"

#Autism #Paracetamol #Trump

00:00 Intro: Autism and Quackery
03:38 What Is Autism? What Is Autism Spectrum Disorder?
05:14 Is Autism on the Rise?
06:07 Do Childhood Vaccines Like MMR and Thimerosal Cause Autism?
08:00 Do SSRI Antidepressants Cause Autism?
08:45 Do C-Sections Cause Autism?
09:14 Do Ultrasounds or Parenting Styles Cause Autism?
09:31 Does a Weak Link Mean It's Not Worth Researching?
10:22 Could Air Pollution Cause Autism?
11:16 Do Pesticides, Phthalates, Heavy Metals (and Microplastics) Cause Autism?
12:20 Do Maternal Diabetes and Obesity Cause Autism?
12:52 Do Autoantibodies Cause Autism?
13:32 Do the Microbiome and Gut Bacteria Affect Autism?
14:14 Confounding Factors and the Direction of Causality in Scientific Research...
14:55 The Strongest Cause of Autism: Genetics!
15:47 A Polygenic Condition: Which Genes Cause Autism?
16:44 Which Drugs Cause Autism?
17:42 Congenital Rubella Infection and the Importance of Vaccines!
18:17 Does Parental Age Affect Autism?
18:52 Do Premature and Low Birth Weight Delivery Cause Autism?
19:18 Do Fevers During Pregnancy Cause Autism?
19:44 Folic Acid Can Be Protective!
20:31 Paracetamol and Acetaminophen: Why Does the Same Drug Have Two Names?
23:55 Is There a Link Between Using Paracetamol (Acetaminophen) During Pregnancy and Autism?
27:59 The Confounding Factor Effect: What's the Real Link Between Paracetamol and Autism?
28:56 Conclusion: What's the Real Reason Autism Has Increased Over the Last 80 Years?

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