Article
The epidemiology of autism spectrum disorders.
Annual review of public health - 1 Jan 2007
Newschaffer Craig J, Croen Lisa A, Daniels Julie, Giarelli Ellen, Grether Judith K, Levy Susan E, Mandell David S, Miller Lisa A, Pinto-Martin Jennifer, Reaven Judy, Reynolds Ann M, Rice Catherine E, Schendel Diana, Windham Gayle C
Abstract excerpt
Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are complex, lifelong, neurodevelopmental conditions of largely unknown cause. They are much more common than previously believed, second in frequency only to mental retardation among the serious developmental disorders. Although a heritable component has been demonstrated in ASD etiology, putative risk genes have yet to be identified. Environmental risk factors may also play a...
Topics
- Autistic Disorder
- Child
- Child, Preschool
- Environmental Exposure
- Female
- Genetic Predisposition to Disease
- Humans
- Male
- Prevalence
- Risk Factors