M: Before the vaccine was developed, what was the lethality of measles amongst children?
G: TLDR: Before the vaccine, measles killed about 1 in every 500 to 1,000 infected children in developed countries. In poorer regions, the fatality rate could be as high as 1 in 10.
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M: Now what is the current rate of autistic cases, fully diagnosed, among children, in the most recent years you have records for
G: As of the most recent data:
2020: Approximately 1 in 36 (2.8%) of 8-year-old children in the U.S. were identified with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to the CDC's Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring (ADDM) Network. citeturn0search0
2022: A study published in JAMA Network Open reported that among 5- to 8-year-olds, the prevalence was 30.3 per 1,000 children, equating to about 1 in 33 children. citeturn0search1
These figures indicate a rising trend in autism diagnoses among children in recent years. The increase may be attributed to heightened awareness, improved screening practices, and changes in diagnostic criteria. citeturn0search0
It's important to note that prevalence rates can vary based on factors such as geographic location, socioeconomic status, and access to healthcare services. For instance, the CDC reported that ASD prevalence among 8-year-olds in 2020 ranged from 1 in 43 in Maryland to 1 in 22 in California. citeturn0search2
For the most comprehensive and up-to-date information, consulting the CDC's resources on autism spectrum disorder is recommended.