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Autism rates hold steady across birth cohorts, pointing to detection rather than epidemic

Published the stable-incidence study

A study published this week in JAMA Pediatrics examined birth cohorts in Denmark and found that the seven-year cumulative incidence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) remained stable across 12 consecutive birth cohorts. The finding directly challenges the idea that autism is becoming more common, and instead points to improved detection as the main driver of rising reported rates.

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