{"id":13598,"date":"2025-12-03T10:13:41","date_gmt":"2025-12-03T10:13:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ablestarsabatest2.bycws.com\/?p=13598"},"modified":"2025-12-03T10:13:43","modified_gmt":"2025-12-03T10:13:43","slug":"what-is-the-leading-cause-of-death-in-autism","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ablestarsabatest2.bycws.com\/es\/blog\/what-is-the-leading-cause-of-death-in-autism\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is the Leading Cause of Death in Autism?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Autistic individuals face higher mortality risks than the general population. What is the leading cause of death in autism?<\/strong> Research identifies accidents (especially drowning in children) and suicide<\/a> (in adults without intellectual disability) as primary causes, alongside epilepsy and cardiovascular disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Key Causes by Age Group<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Children:<\/strong> Drowning accounts for over 90% of accidental deaths; 30+ cases in US by mid-2025.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Adults:<\/strong> Suicide rates 9x higher; epilepsy and heart disease prevalent.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Overall:<\/strong> External causes (accidents, suicide) and neurological disorders top lists.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Contributing Factors<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Comorbidities like epilepsy (13.5% avoidable deaths) and respiratory issues elevate risks. Average death age: 36 years vs. 72 general population.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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