People with autism die prematurely at twice the rate of the general population

People with autism die prematurely at twice the rate of the general population, according to a new Australian-first study. It’s highlighted a lack of appropriate services for people on spectrum, leading to calls for an overhaul in the way health professionals respond and treat those with the condition.

Oliver, who had autism, died in the UK in 2016 at age 18 Source: SBS