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Autism in Utah

Published: Friday, Feb. 9, 2007 5:59 p.m. MST
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Utah boys are nearly seven times more likely than girls to have autism.

It is much more common in Caucasian, non-Hispanic children than in African-American, Hispanic, Asian and others.

Utah has the highest rate of late-onset autism.

Autism is Utah's fastest-growing serious developmental disability.

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