ESPE Yearbook of Paediatric Endocrinology

Brief summary: This meta-analysis examined the association of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) with cardiometabolic diseases. The study included 276 173 individuals with autism and found a 69.4% higher relative risk of dyslipidemia, indicating higher risks of heart disease and stroke. The risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D) was 247% higher in individuals with autism, and the risk of type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1D) was 64% higher. Genetic factors, obesity, and autoimmune disea...