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. 2018 Nov 6;320(17):1811-1813.
doi: 10.1001/jama.2018.11328.

Cumulative Incidence of Autism Into Adulthood for Birth Cohorts in Denmark, 1980-2012

Diana E Schendel  1 , Erla Thorsteinsson  1
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Cumulative Incidence of Autism Into Adulthood for Birth Cohorts in Denmark, 1980-2012

Diana E Schendel et al. JAMA. .

Abstract

This Research Letter examines cumulative incidence on autism spectrum disorder in Denmark using nationwide registered diagnosis data from 1980 to 2012 and assesses whether prevalence was stabilized.

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Conflict of Interest Disclosures: Both authors have completed and submitted the ICMJE Form for Disclosure of Potential Conflicts of Interest and none were reported.

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Figure.
Figure.. Cumulative Incidence of Autism Spectrum Disorder by Age Through 2016 in Denmark Among 1980-2012 Birth Cohorts
Each curve in the main body of the Figure corresponds to the autism spectrum disorder cumulative incidence through 2016 among persons in a 2-year birth cohort (beginning 1980-1981, bottom curve), except for the left-most curve that corresponds to the last cohort composed of a single birth year, 2012. The inset is a close-up view of the autism spectrum disorder cumulative incidence through age 5 years for each birth cohort, 1994-2012 (corresponding to births after the adoption of International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, Tenth Revision autism spectrum disorder diagnostic criteria).
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