Individuals with autism experienced a significantly higher mortality rate during the COVID-19 pandemic compared to the general population. Studies found these patients were both more likely to be hospitalized and more likely to die if infected, often due to higher rates of co-occurring medical conditions such as immune impairment, metabolic disorders, and intellectual disabilities.

People with autism but without intellectual disability had a COVID-19 mortality rate over forty times greater than those without autism or chronic health conditions, while those with both autism and intellectual disabilities faced an even higher risk.

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