An estimated 1 in 68 children has an autism spectrum disorder, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said today, a 30% increase over its 2012 estimate of 1 in 88 children. The rate works out to 14.7 children per 1,000 8-year-olds, the CDC said. The data shows that autism spectrum disorders are nearly five times more common in boys than girls, and more common in white children compared to African-American or Hispanic children. The number of children identified as having an autism spectrum disorder ranged from 1 in 175 children in Alabama to 1 in 45 children in New Jersey. Researchers reviewed records from community organizations that educate, diagnose, treat or provide services to children with developmental disabilities to arrive at the new estimate. For complete coverage of breaking news, go to CNN TV, CNN and CNN Mobile.
Posted on: Thu, 27 Mar 2014 17:53:58 +0000
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