Autism is linked to a nearly 14-year shorter life expectancy among Medicaid beneficiaries
A new study indicates that autistic individuals on Medicaid have a life expectancy nearly 14 years shorter than the general U.S. population. This stark gap is largely driven by preventable causes like infections, malnutrition, and fatal accidents.
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