The number of new diagnoses of autism increased 10-fold in 13 years: the biggest jump among young people and women, -. Daily Mail UK, the number of new diagnoses increased from 6 to 64 per 100,000 population between 2010 and 2023. Researchers analyzed the medical data of more than 33 million people from the UK and Sweden. The number of diagnoses increased the fastest among women and young people aged 16-20. The patient profile has also changed. Autism is increasingly being diagnosed in people who previously suffered from ADHD, anxiety disorders, depression, sleep and eating disorders. The share of people with anxiety disorders among those newly diagnosed with autism increased from 28.7% to 58.3%. Scientists cite better diagnosis, increased awareness and changes in diagnostic approaches as possible reasons. In the past, autism in women was not often recognized. Ukraine online.

The number of new diagnoses of autism increased 10-fold in 13 years: the biggest jump among young people and women, -. Daily Mail UK, the number of new diagnoses increased from 6 to 64 per 100,000 population between 2010 and 2023. Researchers analyzed the medical data of more than 33 million people from the UK and Sweden. The number of diagnoses increased the fastest among women and young people aged 16-20. The patient profile has also changed. Autism is increasingly being diagnosed in people who previously suffered from ADHD, anxiety disorders, depression, sleep and eating disorders. The share of people with anxiety disorders among those newly diagnosed with autism increased from 28.7% to 58.3%. Scientists cite better diagnosis, increased awareness and changes in diagnostic approaches as possible reasons. In the past, autism in women was not often recognized. Ukraine online.