Doctor explains new study on COVID-19 during pregnancy and autism
Doctor explains new study on COVID-19 during pregnancy and autism
A new study finds that children born to mothers infected with COVID-19 during pregnancy have an elevated risk of autism and other developmental disorders. Dr. Celine Gounder joins to break it down.
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Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The article presents a claim about increased autism risk due to COVID-19 infection during pregnancy. However, this claim is contradicted by at least one source, suggesting the information is not entirely accurate. The presentation may be biased towards highlighting a potential risk without fully acknowledging contradictory evidence.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim: Children born to mothers infected with COVID-19 during pregnancy have an elevated risk of autism and other developmental disorders.
- Verification Source #4: Children born during the pandemic, including those exposed to COVID-19 in utero, were no more likely to screen positive for autism than before the pandemic.
- Assessment: Contradicted by source 4.
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- Source 4 directly contradicts the claim that children exposed to COVID-19 in utero have a higher risk of autism.