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Prevalence, Incidence, and Characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorder among Children in Beijing, China

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Title: Prevalence, Incidence, and Characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorder among Children in Beijing, China
Language: English
Authors: Yanan Zhao (ORCID 0000-0002-1532-3641), Feng Lu, Ruoxi Ding, Dawei Zhu, Rong Zhang, Siwei Sun, Ping He, Xiaoying Zheng
Source: Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice. 2025 29(4):884-895.
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Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 12
Publication Date: 2025
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Descriptors: Incidence, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Symptoms (Individual Disorders), Foreign Countries, Comorbidity, Preschool Children, Disability Identification, Screening Tests, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Diagnosis, Developmental Delays, Intellectual Disability, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Speech Impairments, Epilepsy, Neurological Impairments
Geographic Terms: China (Beijing)
Assessment and Survey Identifiers: Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, Childhood Autism Rating Scale
DOI: 10.1177/13623613241290388
ISSN: 1362-3613
1461-7005
Abstract: The prevalence of autism spectrum disorder in the world has increased over the last decade, but the prevalence, incidence, and characteristics of autism spectrum disorder in China were not well understood. Using administrative data, we aimed to estimate the prevalence and incidence of autism spectrum disorder and describe the co-occurring conditions in preschoolers in Beijing, China. The study focused on 0- to 6-year-old children with registered residence in Beijing, using cohorts derived from the Beijing Municipal Health Big Data and Policy Research Center. We conducted a detailed analysis of autism spectrum disorder prevalence among the cohorts, comparing estimates across 2 to 3 years for the same birth cohort (4 years, 5 years). For the 6-year-old cohort, we obtained 1-year prevalence estimates in 2021. Annual incidence rate was also calculated. The prevalence in 6-year-old children in 2021 was 10.5 per 1000 (95% confidence interval = 9.7--10.9). The male-to-female prevalence ratio was 4.3. Between 40% and 43% of preschool children had at least one co-occurring condition. The incidence for children 6 years old and under was 0.11% in 2019 and increased to 0.18% in 2021. Both the prevalence and incidence rates in Beijing were comparable to those reported in developed countries.
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Entry Date: 2025
Accession Number: EJ1466090
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:The prevalence of autism spectrum disorder in the world has increased over the last decade, but the prevalence, incidence, and characteristics of autism spectrum disorder in China were not well understood. Using administrative data, we aimed to estimate the prevalence and incidence of autism spectrum disorder and describe the co-occurring conditions in preschoolers in Beijing, China. The study focused on 0- to 6-year-old children with registered residence in Beijing, using cohorts derived from the Beijing Municipal Health Big Data and Policy Research Center. We conducted a detailed analysis of autism spectrum disorder prevalence among the cohorts, comparing estimates across 2 to 3 years for the same birth cohort (4 years, 5 years). For the 6-year-old cohort, we obtained 1-year prevalence estimates in 2021. Annual incidence rate was also calculated. The prevalence in 6-year-old children in 2021 was 10.5 per 1000 (95% confidence interval = 9.7--10.9). The male-to-female prevalence ratio was 4.3. Between 40% and 43% of preschool children had at least one co-occurring condition. The incidence for children 6 years old and under was 0.11% in 2019 and increased to 0.18% in 2021. Both the prevalence and incidence rates in Beijing were comparable to those reported in developed countries.
ISSN:1362-3613
1461-7005
DOI:10.1177/13623613241290388