Brugha, T. S., Spiers, N., Bankart, J., Cooper, S.-A. , Scott, F. J., Smith, J. and Tyrer, F. (2016) Epidemiology of autism in adults across age groups and ability levels. British Journal of Psychiatry, 209(6), pp. 498-503. (doi: 10.1192/bjp.bp.115.174649) (PMID:27388569)
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Abstract
Background. The epidemiology of autism in adults has relied on untested projections using childhood research. Aims. To derive representative estimates of the prevalence of autism and key associations in adults of all ages and ability levels. Method. Comparable clinical diagnostic assessments of 7274 Adult Psychiatric Morbidity Survey participants combined with a population case register survey of 290 adults with intellectual disability. Results. The combined prevalence of autism in adults of all ages in England was 11/1000 (95% CI 3- 19/1000). It was higher in those with moderate to profound intellectual disability (odds ratio 63.5; 95% CI 27.4-147.2). Male sex was a strong predictor of autism only in those with no or mild intellectual disability (adjusted OR=8.5; 95% CI 2.0-34.9; interaction with sex, p=0.03). Conclusions. Few adults with autism have intellectual disability; however, autism is more prevalent in this population. Autism measures may miss cases more in women. Declaration of interest. None.
Item Type: | Articles |
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Status: | Published |
Refereed: | Yes |
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Scott, Mrs Fiona and Cooper, Professor Sally-Ann |
Authors: | Brugha, T. S., Spiers, N., Bankart, J., Cooper, S.-A., Scott, F. J., Smith, J., and Tyrer, F. |
College/School: | College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Health & Wellbeing > Mental Health and Wellbeing |
Journal Name: | British Journal of Psychiatry |
Publisher: | Royal College of Psychiatrists |
ISSN: | 0007-1250 |
ISSN (Online): | 1472-1465 |
Published Online: | 07 July 2016 |
Copyright Holders: | Copyright © 2016 Royal College of Psychiatrists |
First Published: | First published in British Journal of Psychiatry 209(6):498-503 |
Publisher Policy: | Reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher |
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