Lida Zoupi (@lidazoupi.bsky.social)

The global epidemiology and health burden of the autism spectrum: findings from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021 The high prevalence and high rank for non-fatal health burden of autism spectrum disorder in people younger than 20 years underscore the importance of early detection and support to autistic young people and their caregivers globally. Work to improve the precision and global representation of our findings is required, starting with better global coverage of epidemiological data so that geographical variations can be better ascertained. The work presented here can guide future research efforts, and importantly, decisions concerning allocation of health services that better address the needs of all autistic individuals. https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanpsy/article/PIIS2215-0366(24)00363-8/fulltext?rss=yes