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ArticleInternational journal of environmental research and public health2022

A Feasible Methodological Approach to Estimate the Burden of Autism Spectrum Disorder: Results from the EPI-ASD Study in the Province of Lecce (Southern Italy).

Giovanni Imbriani, Tiziana Grassi, Francesco Bagordo, Giovanni De Filippis, Donato De Giorgi, Luigi Peccarisi, Federica Dileone, Tonia Fattizzo, Gianfranco Antonucci, Maria Luciana Margiotta and 4 more

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Giovanni ImbrianiDepartment of Biological and Environmental Science and Technology, University of Salento, 73100 Lecce, Italy.
Tiziana GrassiDepartment of Biological and Environmental Science and Technology, University of Salento, 73100 Lecce, Italy.ORCID 0000-0003-1200-2778
Francesco BagordoDepartment of Biological and Environmental Science and Technology, University of Salento, 73100 Lecce, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-5208-5382
Giovanni De FilippisMedical Professional Association of Lecce Province (OMCEO Lecce), 73100 Lecce, Italy.
Donato De GiorgiMedical Professional Association of Lecce Province (OMCEO Lecce), 73100 Lecce, Italy.
Luigi PeccarisiMedical Professional Association of Lecce Province (OMCEO Lecce), 73100 Lecce, Italy.
Federica DileoneLocal Health Authority of Lecce (ASL/LE), Department of Mental Health, 73100 Lecce, Italy.
Tonia FattizzoLocal Health Authority of Lecce (ASL/LE), Department of Mental Health, 73100 Lecce, Italy.
Gianfranco AntonucciMedical Professional Association of Lecce Province (OMCEO Lecce), 73100 Lecce, Italy.
Maria Luciana MargiottaMedical Professional Association of Lecce Province (OMCEO Lecce), 73100 Lecce, Italy.
Serafino De GiorgiMedical Professional Association of Lecce Province (OMCEO Lecce), 73100 Lecce, Italy.
Valeria GrassoItalian Ministry of Health, 00153 Rome, Italy.
Antonella De DonnoDepartment of Biological and Environmental Science and Technology, University of Salento, 73100 Lecce, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-8349-2466
Prisco PiscitelliMedical Professional Association of Lecce Province (OMCEO Lecce), 73100 Lecce, Italy.ORCID 0000-0003-4556-6182
Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare, Sezione di Lecce · ITUniversity of Salento · ITMinistero della Salute · IT

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Abstract

Diagnoses of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) have rapidly increased globally. However, the lack of comprehensive epidemiological surveys and surveillance systems, able to provide official data at a national or European level is one of the main issues in the monitoring of this condition. The present study aimed to estimate the prevalence of ASD in children and adolescents aged 3-18 years old living in the province of Lecce (Southern Italy) through official data provided by the Local Health Authority of Lecce (ASL/LE) up to 31 October 2020, and compare it with school-based data concerning the number of students needing support for ASD. Based on data provided by the ASL/LE, in 2020 there were 509 cases of ASD among children and adolescents aged 3-18 years old, corresponding to a prevalence of 0.46%. A total of 408 (80.2%) were boys and 101 (19.8%) were girls. In relation to their age, 155 ASD cases (0.90%) were diagnosed in the 3-5 age group, while 222 (0.55%) in the 6-11 age group and 132 (0.25%) in the 12-18 age group. Prevalence of ASD assessed by school-based dataset was underestimated in the 3-5 age group, while the 6-11 and 12-18 age groups were consistent with the official data provided by the ASL/LE.

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Autism Spectrum DisorderAdolescentChildChild, PreschoolFemaleHumansItalyMalePrevalenceSchoolsSurveys and Questionnairesautism spectrum disorderdiagnosisepidemiologyprevalenceschool

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