The global prevalence of autism spectrum disorder: a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis.
Nader SalariShabnam RasoulpoorShna RasoulpoorShamarina ShohaimiSima JafarpourNasrin AbdoliBehnam Khaledi-PavehMasoud MohammadiPublished in: Italian journal of pediatrics (2022)
ASD imposes a heavy health burden on communities around the world. Early detection of ASD can reduce the incidence of developmental disorders and improve patients' communication skills. Therefore, health policymakers need to be aware of the prevalence and increasing trend of ASD to implement appropriate planning and interventions to reduce its consequences.
Keyphrases
- autism spectrum disorder
- risk factors
- attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
- intellectual disability
- public health
- healthcare
- end stage renal disease
- mental health
- ejection fraction
- newly diagnosed
- chronic kidney disease
- health information
- physical activity
- prognostic factors
- patient reported outcomes
- risk assessment
- human health
- climate change
- medical students