Study Dismantles Link Between Preterm Birth and Autism

A new cohort analysis of nearly 115,000 births debunks the theory that preterm birth alone leads to autism spectrum disorder.

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Contrary to previous research and popular belief, premature birth alone does not lead to autism.

A new study out of Israel shows there is no significant link between premature birth and autism spectrum disorder (ASD), reaffirming that the exact cause of autism is much more complex.