Increased rates of chronic physical health conditions across all organ systems in autistic adolescents and adults.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The poorer physical health of autistic adults compared to non-autistic adults has been highlighted by several epidemiological studies. However, research has so far been limited to specific geographical areas and has primarily focused on young autistic individuals (aged 35 years and younger). Recent studies indicate a higher rate of mortality in autistic people, as well as poorer quality of self-reported healthcare interactions. This study aims to determine, first, whether autistic people experience greater levels of non-communicable health conditions and second, whether these are explained by differences in demographics (i.e. sex, country of residence, ethnicity, education level), alcohol use, smoking, body mass index (BMI), or family history of medical conditions.

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SUBMITTER: Ward JH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10510241 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature