Latest info on autism out of UK---The Sunday Times

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http://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/0,,2-2001573757,00.html

> THURSDAY DECEMBER 13 2001

> The Times Christmas Appeal

> The size of the problem

> BY NIGEL HAWKES

> A major review into autism published today is the

> first to acknowledge the size of the problem.

>

> The report by the Medical Research Council (MRC)

> says that autism can no longer be considered a

> rare condition, and estimates that it affects six

> young people in every 1,000. It is not clear,

> however, if there has been a real increase in the

> number of cases or simply that changes in the

> definition of autism combined with different

> diagnostic practices and greater public awareness

> are responsible for the increase. The MRC was

> asked by the Government in March to provide a

> clear picture of what is known about autism. Three

> groups of scientists were set up to examine the

> evidence, assisted by lay people involved in

> autism. The review reaches no conclusion about the

> cause of the disorder, suggesting that it has both

> a genetic and an environmental cause. The MRC team

> says that current evidence does not support any

> link between the MMR vaccine and autism.

>

> It says that apparent links with gut disorders are

> worth further investigation and that suggested

> links with vaccines, drugs, toxins, infections and

> diet should also be tested so that the less likely

> ideas can quickly be put to one side.

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