Table 1 Net Growth in Persons Diagnosed with Autistic Spectrum Disorders, CA Per Capita Consumption of High Fructose Corn Syrup, US, 1987-2006
From: Mercury exposure, nutritional deficiencies and metabolic disruptions may affect learning in children
| Year |
% Growth Autism |
Per Capita Consumption HFCS, lb/yr |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 9.0 | 34.0 |
| 1988 | 10.8 | 34.9 |
| 1989 | 11.3 | 34.3 |
| 1990 | 10.9 | 35.3 |
| 1991 | 10.4 | 35.8 |
| 1992 | 8.5 | 36.9 |
| 1993 | 12.9 | 38.8 |
| 1994 | 13.5 | 40.0 |
| 1995 | 13.4 | 41.0 |
| 1996 | 16.8 | 41.1 |
| 1997 | 17.2 | 43.0 |
| 1998 | 17.2 | 44.1 |
| 1999 | 16.2 | 45.4 |
| 2000 | 18.3 | 44.6 |
| 2001 | 19.6 | 44.6 |
| 2002 | 19.4 | 44.8 |
| 2003 | 13.5 | 43.4 |
| 2004 | 12.1 | 42.7 |
| 2005 | 10.6 | 42.2 |
| 2006 | 11.8 | 41.5 |