Thursday, October 24, 2019

Racial disparities found in rising pediatric autism prevalence


The rate of Hispanic and black youths born from 2007 to 2013 who were diagnosed with autism at ages 3 to 5 rose by 73% and 44%, respectively, compared with a 25% increase among white youths, according to a study in the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. Researchers said that a difference in risk factors or another factor, not improved autism awareness and detection, is likely behind the racial differences in pediatric autism rates.   HealthDay News

No comments: