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Old 04-26-2009, 01:13 AM   #1
peaceandlove
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Post Scientists Find 'Baffling' Link between Autism and Vinyl Flooring

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.

Continues: http://www.sciam.com/article.cfm?id=...tism-and-vinyl



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
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