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Maternal Obesity May Be Autism Factor

A study of 1,000 children in California found that mothers who suffered from obesity, diabetes, or hypertension had a greater chance of giving birth to an autistic child, with those who were obese during their pregnancy being 67 percent more likely to have a child with autism. What do you think?

Jon Hauer • Systems Analyst

“As an obese father of three autistic children, it’s a huge relief to know it was Maureen’s fault.”

Jon Hauer • Systems Analyst

Sarah Ebrahimi • Hand-Etcher

“Wow, scientists are getting really good at identifying things that may cause autism.”

Sarah Ebrahimi • Hand-Etcher

David Wells • Unemployed

“Bullshit. My mom’s a fat whale and diabetic, and the only thing wrong with me is that I’m an asshole.”

David Wells • Unemployed