autism is not an epidemic

I had difficulty understanding your opening statement due to inadequate sentence structure. But I did review the web site provided. I see the point you are trying to make but, this is only one source you are using to reach a conclusion that autism is not epidemic. After in depth investigation the study you cite stating criteria for diagnosis being the primary factor attributing to the increase in autism rates falters against the preponderance of studies to the contrary. In the study you presented, Swedish and Danish groups were examined. This study was conducted using a relatively small population compared to much larger population groups studied on the same topic; thus it has a negligible conclution due to a small sample of study; (Full original study was sourced and read with peer reviews. An investigation conducted beyond summarizing article presented)--- The CDC and several multinational studies using large population groups across demographic lines conclude that incidence of autism, especially in the US, has grown substantially. In the US the climb is attributed to environmental factors. There also have been comparisons made between countries on rates of autism in GMO free zones verses GMO prevalent areas. Glyphosate (Round Up) and other pesticides have been shown to be indicators contributing to increased rates of autism. There are also higher rates of occurrence of gastrointestinal abnormalities in children with autism residing in agricultural regions compared to those in non-agriculture zones. Pounds per acre of pesticide used, compared to lower use areas have been evaluated. Gastrointestinal issues are prevalent in children with autism as well as other physiological abnormalities in addition to differences in brain development. In addition, build ups of pollutants that have remained in the environment after discontinuance have been factored. PCBs and mercury, once used in florescent lighting, as well as other no longer produced toxic products linger in soil and water for many years, even decades after production has ceased. These elements are proven neurotoxins affecting the brain and nervous system development. Taking the data provided on industrialized farming areas against non-industrialized native farming zones, and consideration given on other contaminant data in studies done in various regions; the consensus is the occurrence of autism has risen significantly since 1990. Even with the differences of opinion on rates over time; the conclusion remains. In comparing various large population groups under different environmental influences, autism it is excessively prevalent in the population than it was 25 years ago.--- In your response to your comment on "you're oh so precious Marian Webster definition of an epidemic". You had opportunity to rebuke the use of the definition of epidemic as defined by my chosen source. In failing to do so at the appropriate time in this debate you have forfeited the use of any other definition source. And it is MERRIAM Webster, please check your spelling. Using this uncontested definition, autism is at a rate far above what would be naturally occurring within in a population, therefore and epidemic. http://articles.mercola.com... http://responsibletechnology.org... http://www.medicaldaily.com... http://www.webmd.com... http://www.webmd.com... http://www.cdc.gov...