Health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says US autism cases are climbing at an 'alarming rate'

Health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. warned that children in the U.S. are being diagnosed with autism at an “alarming rate,” promising on Wednesday to conduct exhaustive studies to identify any environmental factors that may cause the developmental disorder.

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  1. Apr 14, 2025US Health Secretary JFK Jr.: country faces 'autism epidemic' – DW
  2. Apr 16, 2025Health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says US autism cases are climbing at an 'alarming rate' - The Daily Reporter

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Last development · Apr 16, 2025 — Health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says US autism cases are climbing at an 'alarming rate' - The Daily Reporter

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CNNLean Left· 531d ago· ran in 2 outlets

In first news conference as HHS secretary, Kennedy says autism is an epidemic in the US

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Ran by 5 outlets across the spectrum· WDIO Duluth, The Columbian, +1 more
WDIO DuluthCenter· 531d ago

Health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says US autism cases are climbing at an 'alarming rate'

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Health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says US autism cases are climbing at an ‘alarming rate’

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Health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says US autism cases are climbing at an 'alarming rate'

ABC 17 Mid-MissouriCenter· 531d ago· ran in 2 outlets

In first news conference as HHS secretary, Kennedy says autism is an epidemic in the US

The HillCenter· 531d ago

Kennedy contradicts CDC on autism

WSVN MiamiLean Left· 531d ago

Health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says US autism cases are climbing at an ‘alarming rate’ - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports

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MyNorthwestLean Right· 531d ago

Health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says US autism cases are climbing at an 'alarming rate'

Daily JournalLean Right· 531d ago

Health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says US autism cases are climbing at an 'alarming rate'

Green Field ReporterLean Right· 531d ago

Health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says US autism cases are climbing at an 'alarming rate' - The Daily Reporter

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US Health Secretary JFK Jr.: country faces 'autism epidemic' – DW

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