ScienceNearly 14-year life expectancy gap reported for autistic Medicaid beneficiaries
ShiningScience describes a JAMA Network Open study estimating life expectancy at 64.9 years for autistic Medicaid beneficiaries, compared with nearly 79 years for the general U.S. population.
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ShiningScience says the study analyzed data on more than two million autistic Medicaid beneficiaries between 2000 and 2020. For autistic women, the estimated life expectancy gap was around 16 years compared with women in the general population. According to the account, the findings suggest a connection to preventable health and safety risks rather than autism alone. It highlights risks associated with influenza, pneumonia, malnutrition and accidental injuries, including drowning.
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Nearly 14-year life expectancy gap reported for autistic Medicaid beneficiaries
ShiningScience describes a JAMA Network Open study estimating life expectancy at 64.9 years for autistic Medicaid beneficiaries, compared with nearly 79 years for the general U.S. population.