Systematic review: effects of exposure to mercury (Hg) as a cause of autism spectrum disorders (Asd) in children

Introduction: The prevalence of autisticsin the world currently reaches 15-20 cases per 10,000children or ranges from 0.l5-0.20%. Autistic is a very complex developmental disorder in children, starting to appear before the age of 3 years. Mercury has an influence on events. Mercury has an influence in the onset of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) disorder in children. Purpose: The purpose of writing a literature review is to determine the effects of mercury exposure as the cause of Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) in children. Methods: Theinclusion criteria used are the population of children and pregnant women, exposure to the effects of mercury on Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), research articles, articles publishedin 2012-2022 and english language. while the exclusion criteria used are abstract, research article, and type of quantitative research. Data sources from Pubmendley and sciencedirect started from 2012 to 2022. Results: total data based on searches using keywords A,B (n=13,084), focus on mercury and autism incidence (n=6),methods used (n=46), full orabstrack article type (n=6),inclusion criteria (n=6), 2012-2022(n=6). Discussion : There is a weak relationship between mercury and the incidence of Autism spectrum disorders (ASD). However, the literature review has limitations so it is necessary to re-research the negative impact of the brand on Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) Conclusion: Thereis a significant weak relationship between mercury exposure and the incidence of Autism Spectrum Disorders(ASD). However, there is literature that states that exposure to mercury can cause developmental disorders in children, especially nerves.