Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health Why Are Autism Rates Skyrocketing in the U.S.? - AI Podcast
Jun 24, 2025
Autism diagnoses in the U.S. have skyrocketed by 17% in just two years, raising alarms about a public health crisis. Experts argue that the increase isn’t solely due to better detection but may link back to environmental toxins like glyphosate and heavy metals. There's a concerning racial disparity in diagnoses, emphasizing the need for systemic scrutiny. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is spearheading an investigation into these environmental triggers. Strategies for improving children's health through nutrition and detoxification are also highlighted.
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Autism Rates Surge Sharply
- Autism rates in the U.S. have surged by 17% in just two years, now affecting 1 in 31 children.
- This rise is not simply due to better detection, but reflects significant developmental impairments.
Racial Disparities in Autism
- Asian, Black, and Hispanic children are diagnosed more frequently with autism than white children.
- This disparity suggests environmental and systemic factors vary across communities.
Environmental Factors Overlooked
- The CDC's autism report ignored environmental factors despite strong links between toxins like glyphosate, heavy metals, and EMFs to neurological harm.
- These environmental toxins disrupt key biological processes related to autism.