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Prevalence of autism in South Korea estimated at 1 in 38 children

May 9, 2011 by

Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) in South Korea affect an estimated 2.64 percent of the population of school-age children, equivalent to 1 in 38 children, according to the first comprehensive study of autism prevalence using a total population sample. The study identifies children not yet diagnosed and has the potential to increase autism spectrum disorder prevalence estimates worldwide.

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