Epidemiology of Autism: Substantive Results and Methodological Issues
HSPH, Kresge 502 677 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA, United StatesAbstract: Since the mid 1960’s, 165 prevalence surveys of autism were conducted worldwide and their main findings will first be summarized. While the contribution of genetic factors to autism etiology is high, the increase in autism prevalence has raised concerns about additional contribution of environmental factors. Autism risk has been statistically associated with myriads of...