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Higher risk of bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety found with autism
Key clinical point: Individuals with autism spectrum disorder have significantly higher risks of bipolar disorder, depression, and anxiety.
Major finding: The risk of bipolar disorder is ninefold higher among individuals with autism spectrum disorder.
Study details: Population-based cohort study in 1,014 individuals with autism spectrum disorder and 2,028 matched controls.
Disclosures: The study was funded by the National Institutes of Health and the U.S. Public Health Service. No conflicts of interest were disclosed.
Citation:
Kirsch A et al. JAMA Pediatr. 2019 Dec 2. doi: 10.1001/jamapediatrics.2019.4368.