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Autism Rates Are Higher for U.S.-Born Somali Children in Minneapolis

Mar. 31, 2009
Confirming the fears of Somali immigrants in Minneapolis, the Minnesota Health Department says that young Somali children there appeared to have higher than usual rates of autism.
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Russian Maria Sharapova signs autographs after winning her French Open womens first round match against Romanian Alexandra Cadantu at Roland Garros in Paris on May 29, 2012. Sharapova defeated Cadantu 6-0, 6-0 to advance to the next round. UPI/David Silpa