Analysis of the global burden, biological risk factors, and implications of autism spectrum disorder.

PMID 41530487 | DOI 10.1038/s41390-026-04762-6 · Pediatric research · 2026

Widening ASD burden disparities between high and low socioeconomic regions require targeted workforce development and resource allocation in underserved areas. With ASD disability projected to rise 58.83% by 2030, healthcare systems must expand developmental screening and early intervention services in primary care. Integration of GBD epidemiological data with causal inference techniques enables evidence-based policy development for children's neurodevelopmental health services.