Differences in Autism Spectrum Disorders Incidence by Sub-populations in Israel 1992-2009: a Total Population Study

Overview

Journal J Autism Dev Disord

Publisher Springer

Date 2014 Oct 8

PMID 25287899

Citations 29

Authors

Raanan Raz

Marc G Weisskopf

Michael Davidovitch

Ofir Pinto

Hagai Levine

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Abstract

We analyzed data from the Israeli National Insurance Institute (NII). Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) incidence was calculated for all children born in Israel 1992-2009, and by population groups. Overall, 9,109 ASD cases among 2,431,649 children were identified. ASD cumulative incidence by age 8 years increased 10-fold during 2000-2011, from 0.49% to 0.49%, while other child disabilities in NII increased only 1.65-fold. There was a consistent increase in ASD incidence with advancing birth cohorts born 1992-2004, stabilizing among those born 2005-2009. ASD rates among Israeli Arabs were substantially lower, and increased about 10 years later than the general population. The findings suggest a role for ASD awareness, accessing of the government benefit, or the way the concept of ASD is perceived.

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