This large Swedish cohort study found that older autistic adults face significantly higher risks of age-related physical health conditions and injuries compared to non-autistic peers, with the highest incidence observed for bodily injuries and elevated risks for conditions like heart failure, anaemia, and self-harm. These increased risks underscore the urgent need for targeted healthcare strategies to support healthy aging in the autistic population.
This large Swedish cohort study found that older autistic adults face significantly higher risks of age-related physical health conditions and injuries compared to non-autistic peers, with the highest incidence observed for bodily injuries and elevated risks for conditions like heart failure, anaemia, and self-harm. These increased risks underscore the urgent need for targeted healthcare strategies to support healthy aging in the autistic population.
