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Statewide county-level autism spectrum disorder prevalence estimates-seven U.S. states, 2018.
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Annals of epidemiology [Ann Epidemiol] 2023 Mar; Vol. 79, pp. 39-43. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Jan 18. - Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- Purpose: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) prevalence information is necessary for identifying community needs such as addressing disparities in identification and services.<br />Methods: Seven Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring (ADDM) Network sites participated in a pilot project to link statewide health and education data to generate statewide and county-level prevalence estimates for a broader age range for their states for the first time.<br />Results: Statewide prevalence of ASD for ages 3-21 years in 2018 ranged from 1.5% in Tennessee and Wisconsin to 2.3% in Arizona. The median county-level prevalence of ASD was 1.4% of residents ages 3-21 years. More boys than girls had ASD at all sites, and prevalence was lower among non-Hispanic Black, Hispanic, Asian/Pacific Islander, and American Indian/Alaska Native residents compared to non-Hispanic White residents at most sites. ASD prevalence estimates for children aged 8 years were similar to 2018 ADDM Network estimates that used record review to provide more in-depth information, but showed greater variation for children aged 4 years.<br />Conclusions: Linkage of statewide data sets provides less detailed but actionable local information when more resource-intensive methods are not possible.<br /> (Published by Elsevier Inc.)
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1873-2585
- Volume :
- 79
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Annals of epidemiology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 36669598
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.annepidem.2023.01.010