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19 April 2024 : Review article  

[In Press] Autism Spectrum Disorders: Etiology, Epidemiology, and Challenges for Public Health

Janusz Ostrowski ORCID logo1ABDEF, Urszula Religioni ORCID logo1ABDEF, Beata Gellert1EF, Janusz Sytnik-Czetwertyński ORCID logo1ABDEF, Jarosław Pinkas ORCID logo1ABDEF

DOI: 10.12659/MSM.944161

Med Sci Monit In Press; DOI: 10.12659/MSM.944161  

Available online: 2024-04-19, In Press, Corrected Proof

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Abstract

ABSTRACT
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a growing public health problem. American psychiatrist Leo Kanner is considered the “father of autism.”
ASD encompasses a range of neurodevelopmental disorders that last throughout life. Symptoms of ASD include impairments in social skills, including specific repetitive behaviors, as well as abnormal sensory responses. The clinical symptoms of ASD vary among patients. Their severity also differs, both in the area of social communication and cognitive functioning. The etiology of ASD is still unclear, although a role is attributed to both genetic and environmental factors. According to the World Health Organization, 1/100 children have ASD, but these estimates vary depending on the methodology used. Nevertheless, early detection of ASD and initiation of appropriate therapy may be essential in the continued functioning of patients and their families.
The purpose of this article is to provide an overview of current knowledge about autism spectrum disorders. We discuss factors associated with autism and the prevalence of ASD in various parts of the world, and identify the most common diseases comorbid with ASD, pointing to limitations in the quality of life of patients with ASD and their families.

Keywords: Mental Disorders Diagnosed in Childhood; Autism Spectrum Disorder; Quality of Life; Public Health

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