Swedish Study Challenges Gender Disparities in Autism Diagnosis
A study analyzing data from approximately three million individuals born in Sweden over the last forty years indicates that autism may be equally prevalent among women and men, though women tend to receive diagnoses later in life. This research, conducted by scientists examining autism prevalence, questions the long-held assumption that the condition predominantly affects males. The findings highlight potential biases in diagnostic practices and underscore the importance of timely identification across genders.
Key facts
- Study analyzed data from nearly 3 million people born in Sweden
- Research spans four decades of birth records
- Findings suggest autism occurs equally in women and men
- Women are often diagnosed later in life than men
- Challenges the notion of autism as male-dominated
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- Sweden