Knowledge and Misinformation Regarding Autism Risk Factors in a Survey of US Adults

Results of this survey study suggest that non–evidence-based beliefs about autism risk were prevalent among US adults and were strongly associated with sociodemographic differences and political affiliation. Limiting public health impact of such non–evidence-based information will likely require targeted interventions that recognize the heterogeneity of such beliefs.

Corresponding Author: Roy H. Perlis, MD, MSc, Center for Quantitative Health, Massachusetts General Hospital, 185 Cambridge St, 6th Floor, Boston, MA 02114 (rperlis@mgh.harvard.edu).

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