Epidemiological investigation of suspected autism in children and implications for healthcare system: a mainstream kindergarten-based population study in Longhua District, Shenzhen
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- 作者：Weikang Yang ; Hui Xia ; Guoming Wen ; Li Liu ; Xiaoyuan Fu ; Junqiang Lu…
- 关键词：Autism spectrum disorder ; Developmental disorder ; Prevalence ; Risk factors ; China
- 刊名：BMC Pediatrics
- 出版年：2015
- 出版时间：December 2015
- 年：2015
- 卷：15
- 期：1
- 全文大小：412 KB
- 刊物主题：Pediatrics; Internal Medicine;
- 出版者：BioMed Central
- ISSN：1471-2431
文摘
Background Individuals with autism put a heavy demand on medical services, and prevalence estimates are needed for the planning of such services. Screening for autism in children has important implications for individuals and policy makers. This study aimed to estimate prevalence of suspected autism in children in Longhua District, Shenzhen, and to investigate risk factors for autism.