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Trump Calls Autism Rates 'Epidemic' Ahead of Key Findings
8/27/2025
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Story summary
- U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. plans to announce findings on autism causes in September, suggesting interventions may play a role.
- President Trump labeled rising autism rates as an "epidemic."
- Experts urge reliance on peer-reviewed research instead of sensational claims.
- Autism prevalence in the U.S. is currently 1 in 31 children, linked to improved awareness and diagnostic methods.
