Liu, Larsson, Kuja-Halkola, Lichtenstein, Butwicka and Taylor (2023)

This large Swedish cohort study found that older autistic adults face significantly higher risks of age-related physical health conditions and injuries compared to non-autistic peers, with the highest incidence observed for bodily injuries and elevated risks for conditions like heart failure, anaemia, and self-harm. These increased risks underscore the urgent need for targeted healthcare strategies to support healthy aging in the autistic population.

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