Circumcised Boys More Likely To Be Autistic.

From the abstract:

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Objective Based on converging observations in animal, clinical and ecological studies, we hypothesised a possible impact of ritual circumcision on the subsequent risk of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in young boys.

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We confirmed our hypothesis that boys who undergo ritual circumcision may run a greater risk of developing ASD. This finding, and the unexpected observation of an increased risk of hyperactivity disorder among circumcised boys in non-Muslim families, need attention, particularly because data limitations most likely rendered our HR estimates conservative. Considering the widespread practice of non-therapeutic circumcision in infancy and childhood around the world, confirmatory studies should be given priority.

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This sounds like complete bunk to me and a pathetic attempt to publish something interesting on a failed hypothesis. Correlation =/= causation, and I can't believe real scientists would publish anything like this, dammit! :mad:



I'm prepared to be corrected.

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