The global epidemiology and health burden of the autism spectrum: findings from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021.

ABSTRACT:

Background

High-quality estimates of the epidemiology of the autism spectrum and the health needs of autistic people are necessary for service planners and resource allocators. Here we present the global prevalence and health burden of autism spectrum disorder from the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study (GBD) 2021 following improvements to the epidemiological data and burden estimation methods.

Methods

For GBD 2021, a systematic literature review involving searches in PubMed, Embase, PsycINFO, the Global Health Data Exchange, and consultation with experts identified data on the epidemiology of autism spectrum disorder. Eligible data were used to estimate prevalence via a Bayesian meta-regression tool (DisMod-MR 2.1). Modelled prevalence and disabilit

SUBMITTER: Global Burden of Disease Study 2021 Autism Spectrum Collaborators 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11750762 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature