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The CDC estimates that autism in children is on the rise

Name: The CDC estimates national trends in autism diagnosis are on the rise
Uploaded: 2018-04-26T19:30:00.000Z
Duration: 1 min 18 s
Description: The CDC now estimates one in 59 children have autism, up from one in 68 a few years ago. Some of the increase can be attributed to better detection in minority populations. NBC's Erika Edwards reports.

The CDC now estimates one in 59 children have autism, up from one in 68 a few years ago. Some of the increase can be attributed to better detection in minority populations. NBC's Erika Edwards reports.