Table 7.
An overview of immune-mediated conditions reported at increased prevalence in individuals with ASD.
| Study | Sample size | Conditions | Prevalence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miyazaki et al. (172) | Meta-analysis; N = 10 studies | Atopic dermatitis, asthma, atopic rhinitis, food allergies | Increased rates of asthma (OR 1.66) and atopic rhinitis (OR 1.66) in ASD; no increase in prevalence of food allergies and trend for increase in atopic dermatitis |
| Chen et al. (171) | N = 1,598 ASD, N = 6,392 Controls | Type 1 diabetes | Trend for increase in Type 1 diabetes (0.3 vs. 0.1%); OR 4.00 |
| Chen et al. (171) | N = 1,598 ASD, N = 6,392 Controls | Crohn's disease | Trend for increase in Crohn's disease (1.4 vs. 1.0%); OR 1.46 |
| Chen et al. (171) | N = 1,598 ASD, N = 6,392 Controls | Urticaria | Increased rates of urticaria (8.4 vs. 6.3%); OR 1.38 |