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Health Secretary Kennedy calls autism an epidemic
Filed: Apr 28, 2026 at 8:04 AM ET
Summary: Health Secretary Kennedy says autism is an epidemic and vows to investigate environmental causes.
WHO: Health Secretary Kennedy
WHAT: Kennedy called autism an epidemic and vowed to investigate what he characterized as its environmental causes.
WHEN: Apr 27, 2026 at 6:20 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Kennedy said he wants to investigate environmental causes he characterized as driving autism.
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