Excess Mortality in Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Population-Based Cohort Study
Yu-Hsin Huang,
Shu-I Wu,
Min-Jing Lee
et al.
Abstract:Purpose
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may be associated with increased mortality, but relevant findings have been inconsistent. The modifying effects of gender and intellectual disability on excess mortality in individuals with ASD are underexplored.
Patients and Methods
Using Taiwan’s National Health Insurance Research Database and the National Death Registry, this population-based cohort study selected the data of 75,946 patients with ASD (ASD cohort) and 75,946 age … Show more
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