Mortality among youth and young adults with autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disability, or cerebral palsy

About The Study: In this study, individuals with autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disability, or cerebral palsy experienced higher mortality from a range of causes compared with the general population in youth and young adulthood. Mortality among these groups is difficult to ascertain using death certificates alone, since ICD-10 codes for these disabilities were rarely listed. These findings can inform public health and health care strategies to understand and prevent health disparities and excess mortality associated with developmental disabilities. 

Corresponding Author: To contact the corresponding author, Kelly A. Shaw, PhD, email nrb7@cdc.gov.

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(doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2025.6120)

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