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RFK Jr. Claims Trump Administration Will Identify Autism Cause by September

PBS NewsHourApril 10, 20251 min27,437 views
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The Autism Epidemic

  • πŸ“ˆ Autism rates have surged dramatically, from 1 in 10,000 children when the speaker was young to an estimated 1 in 31 currently.
  • ⚠️ This drastic increase is described as a horrible statistic, suggesting an artificial cause.

Research and Elimination Efforts

  • πŸ”¬ A massive testing and research effort involving hundreds of scientists globally has been launched.
  • 🎯 The goal is to identify the cause of the autism epidemic by September.
  • πŸ’‘ Upon identification, the aim is to eliminate the exposures contributing to autism.

Broader Health Concerns

  • πŸ“Š The video also touches upon a chronic disease epidemic, with 38% of American youth being pre-diabetic.
  • 🚨 The speaker emphasizes that every child diagnosed with diabetes should be a major news headline.
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