People with autism die prematurely at twice the rate of the general population
Oliver, who had autism, died in the UK in 2016 at age 18 Source: SBS
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.
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