Study Finds Elevated Mortality Rates Among Youth With Autism, Intellectual Disability, and Cerebral Palsy

A study published in *JAMA Pediatrics* reports significantly elevated mortality rates among youth and young adults diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), intellectual disability (ID), or cerebral palsy (CP). The research identifies notable health disparities within these populations, which have often gone unrecognized due to limitations in death certificate data and the underreporting of developmental disabilities using standard ICD-10 diagnostic codes.

The findings underscore gaps in accurately capturing developmental disabilities on official records, leading to an incomplete understanding of mortality risks for individuals with ASD, ID, or CP. Researchers emphasize that these limitations may obscure the true extent of health inequities faced by these groups. The study calls attention to the need for improved data collection methods and further investigation into the underlying causes contributing to higher mortality rates among affected youth and young adults.

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Date: February 10, 2026

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