Connie Morella: “What was once considered a rare disease affecting one in 10,000…”

On the recordMay 1, 2001

What was once considered a rare disease affecting one in 10,000 children now, as we have heard now, is estimated to affect one in 500 children, some say one in 250, in the United States. Over 500,000 people in the United States today have some form of autism. The estimated prevalence rate of autism now places it as the third most common developmental disability, more commonly occurring than Down's syndrome. Unfortunately we found through these hearings that there is almost no existing data on causes or links to causes of autism in children. We found that there is a real need to fully understand the actual incidence of autism and autism spectrum disorders. For example, we need to better understand what if any is the link between vaccines and acquired or late onset autism.

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Connie Morella

Maryland

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govinfo.gov

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the rise in autism rates and the need for more research during a resolution introduction.

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Connie Morella: “What was once considered a rare disease affecting one in 10,000 children now, as we have heard now, is estimated to…”

Editor's note · Context