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Connecting the dots: environmental pollution and Autism Spectrum Disorder

  • Bidisha Bhattacharya , Devinder Toor EMAIL logo und Mallika Chatterjee EMAIL logo
Veröffentlicht/Copyright: 25. April 2025
Reviews on Environmental Health
Aus der Zeitschrift Reviews on Environmental Health Band 40 Heft 3

Abstract

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental condition characterized by challenges in social communication and repetitive behavior. While the exact etiology of ASD remains elusive, researchers have increasingly turned their attention to the role of environmental factors in its development. Among these factors, environmental pollution has emerged as a potential contributor to the rising prevalence of ASD cases worldwide. This review delves into the growing body of scientific evidence suggesting a significant association between environmental pollution and the risk of ASD. It explores the environmental pollution that have been implicated, including air pollution, water contaminants, heavy metals, pesticides, and endocrine-disrupting chemicals. The detrimental impact of these pollutants on the developing brain, particularly during critical periods of gestation and early childhood has been discussed. This will provide insights into the possible mechanisms by which the various pollutants may influence the neurodevelopmental pathways underlying ASD. Additionally, the potential interplay between genetic susceptibility and environmental exposure is explored to better understand the multifactorial nature of ASD causation. Considering the alarming increase in ASD prevalence and the ubiquity of environmental pollutants, this review emphasizes the urgent need for further investigation and the adoption of comprehensive preventive measures.

Keywords: Autism Spectrum Disorder; neurodevelopment; environmental pollution; gaseous pollutants; suspended particulate matter; heavy metals
Corresponding authors: Dr. Devinder Toor, Associate Professor, Amity Institute of Virology & Immunology, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Sector-125, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, 201313, India, E-mail: ; and Dr. Mallika Chatterjee, Associate Professor, Amity Institute of Neuropsychology and Neurosciences, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Sector-125, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, 201313, India, E-mail:

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  3. Author contributions: All the authors have accepted responsibility for the entire content of this manuscript and approved its submission.

  4. Use of Large Language Models, AI and Machine Learning Tools: None declared.

  5. Conflict of interest: The authors state no conflict of interest.

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Received: 2024-08-01
Accepted: 2025-03-27
Published Online: 2025-04-25
Published in Print: 2025-09-25

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  1. Frontmatter
  2. Reviews
  3. The association of particulate matter PM2.5 and nitrogen oxides from ambient air pollution and mental health of children and young adults- a systematic review
  4. Plant endophytic bacteria reduce phthalates accumulation in soil-crop-body system: a review
  5. A review in analytical progress for house dust mite allergens
  6. Global research trends and emerging hotspots in acute high altitude illness: a bibliometric analysis and review (1937–2024)
  7. Sustainable materials and energy from pine needle waste – a review
  8. Interrelation between prenatal mercury-selenium exposure and glutathione gene polymorphism: impact on growth and development in children
  9. Connecting the dots: environmental pollution and Autism Spectrum Disorder
  10. Phthalates, bisphenols and per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances migration from food packaging into food: a systematic review
  11. Dietary intake of dioxins and cancer – where do we stand?
  12. Unfinished business: formaldehyde exposure from uniforms and the case for U.S. textile regulation
  13. A mini-review on the health risks associated with sodium p-perfluorous nonenoxybenzene sulfonate exposure
  14. Maternal exposure to particulate matter and nitrogen oxides during pregnancy and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in offspring: a systematic review and meta-analysis
https://doi.org/10.1515/reveh-2024-0123
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Autism Spectrum Disorder; neurodevelopment; environmental pollution; gaseous pollutants; suspended particulate matter; heavy metals

Artikel in diesem Heft

  1. Frontmatter
  2. Reviews
  3. The association of particulate matter PM2.5 and nitrogen oxides from ambient air pollution and mental health of children and young adults- a systematic review
  4. Plant endophytic bacteria reduce phthalates accumulation in soil-crop-body system: a review
  5. A review in analytical progress for house dust mite allergens
  6. Global research trends and emerging hotspots in acute high altitude illness: a bibliometric analysis and review (1937–2024)
  7. Sustainable materials and energy from pine needle waste – a review
  8. Interrelation between prenatal mercury-selenium exposure and glutathione gene polymorphism: impact on growth and development in children
  9. Connecting the dots: environmental pollution and Autism Spectrum Disorder
  10. Phthalates, bisphenols and per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances migration from food packaging into food: a systematic review
  11. Dietary intake of dioxins and cancer – where do we stand?
  12. Unfinished business: formaldehyde exposure from uniforms and the case for U.S. textile regulation
  13. A mini-review on the health risks associated with sodium p-perfluorous nonenoxybenzene sulfonate exposure
  14. Maternal exposure to particulate matter and nitrogen oxides during pregnancy and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in offspring: a systematic review and meta-analysis
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