disease 1,078 words KG: ent-dise-286486d5 2026-03-21
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Autism Spectrum Disorder

Disease Info
United StatesApproximately 1 in 36 children (2023 CDC estimate)
GlobalEstimated 1 in 100 children worldwide (WHO)
Gender ratioMales are diagnosed 4-5x more frequently than females
Age of diagnosisMedian age of diagnosis is 4-5 years, though earlier identification is possible
Genetic factorsHeritability estimated at 60-90%
Advanced parental ageBoth maternal and paternal
Premature birthEspecially before 35 weeks gestation
Prenatal exposuresCertain medications, toxins
Sibling riskHigher risk in families with one affected child
DatabasesOMIMOrphanetClinicalTrialsPubMed

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