Scientists Find 'Baffling' Link between Autism and Vinyl Flooring
March 31, 2009
Swedish children who live in homes with vinyl floors are more likely to have autism, according to a new study, but what's behind the link is unclear
By Marla Cone and Environmental Health News
Children who live in homes with vinyl floors, which can emit chemicals called phthalates, are more likely to have autism, according to research by Swedish and U.S. scientists published Monday.
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Abstract:
Associations between indoor environmental factors and parental-reported autistic spectrum disorders in children 6–8 years of age
Source: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science...349379888d3a35