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Genetic and Environmental Epidemiology of Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Critical Gap of Interest in Global Psychiatry

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Recently, the lack of evidence regarding primary data on the epidemiology of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in Brazil has been highlighted. The discussion underscores the concerning rise in autism diagnoses over recent decades, based on data from the United Kingdom. Although various factors have been proposed to explain this phenomenon, much of the available information remains inconclusive and restricted to specific geographic regions. This raises concerns about the validity of published findings, given the reported influence of genetic and environmental factors, both of which are key risk determinants for ASD and vary across regions and populations.

Source: Psychiatric Research and Clinical Practice

DOI: 10.1176/appi.prcp.20250030

Authors: Mónica Acuña‐Rodríguez, Ornella Fiorillo‐Moreno, Patricia Delgado

Institutions: National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, University of the Coast, Clínica Medellín SAS

Language: English

Topic: Autism Spectrum Disorder Research

Subfield: Cognitive Neuroscience

Field: Neuroscience

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,120