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Observed mortality rates, by autism status.
| Participants, no. (%) | Participants, no. (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Autistic (n = 846,075) | Autistic (n = 11,919) | |
| Overall | 1992 (0.24) | 66 (0.55) |
| Pre-COVID period | 1434 (0.17) | 48 (0.40) |
| COVID period | 558 (0.07) | 18 (0.15) |
| Sex | ||
| Male | 1239 (0.29) | 42 (0.45) |
| Female | 753 (0.18) | 21 (0.81) |
| Co-occurring intellectual disability | ||
| Yes | n/a | 30 (0.89) |
| No | n/a | 36 (0.42) |
n/a: not applicable.
