Comments on: Statistics for Autism in China

By: Dave Orlebeke

Dave Orlebeke — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 03:35:59 +0000

As another comment – it’s not Global warming that is the problem, that’s a distraction from the real problem of global pollution of rivers and streams. The manufacturers – including pharmaceutical manufacturers create very complex, biologically reduction resistent chemicals – which require advanced treatment to remove them from freshwater sources – otherwise, they invade ALL life forms – plant, animals, fish, birds, humans, etc. This impacts irrigation water as well as drinking water – as you are exposed to accumulations in your food source – vegetable or animal – so removing only the chemicals from your drinking water is only part of the solution – you have to stop the constant exposure to the aquifier, and surface water – while addressing what’s there already.

By: Dave Orlebeke

Dave Orlebeke — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 03:30:35 +0000

There are numerous medical and scientific studies denoting that residual pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides are tied to neurological and physiological abnormalities in the developing fetus. Having been to one of China’s main manufacturing plants of these chemicals and watching them dump the wastewater to the local river – the problem is only going to get worse – China is not alone in not addressing the main issue – treating manufacturing wastewater.

By: Autism in China

Autism in China — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 21:17:35 +0000

[...] Autism for highlighting this). Ma’s daughter, Yu Miao, was born in 2000 and has autism. The China Disabled Persons’ Federation estimates that 104,000 children in China have learning disabilities, mostly autism, but the number [...]

By: Chuck

Chuck — Sun, 19 Aug 2007 12:21:55 +0000

The only way there would be any correlation to lead levels and autism in Chine would be if lead levels were part of the diagnosis criteria. What diagnosis criteria does China use?

By: Claire Harris

Claire Harris — Sun, 19 Aug 2007 05:10:35 +0000

Is there a correlation between the numbers of autistic children and lead levels in China