Migration or ethnic minority status and risk of autism spectrum disorders and intellectual disability: systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There is an emerging evidence that the migration and the ethnic minority status are associated with the risks of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and intellectual disability (ID). This systematic review aimed to investigate whether associations are specific to ASD or ID; whether and which migration-related or ethnically determined factors are associated with the risk of ASD and ID; and what mechanisms may explain these risks.

Methods

A systematic literature search was conducted using Embase, Medline and PsycINFO for studies reporting on the risks of ASD and/or ID among migrants, descendants of migrants and/or ethnic minorities. Risks of any ASD, ASD + ID, ASD - ID and any ID were reviewed in relation to migration and ethnic minority status, with consideration to the

SUBMITTER: Morinaga M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8071599 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature