Long‐Term Risk of Rheumatoid Arthritis in Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Population‐Based Matched Cohort Study

A large population-based study found that individuals with autism spectrum disorder have a significantly increased long-term risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis compared to the general population. This association highlights a potential immune comorbidity link between the two conditions that warrants further clinical attention. The findings are based on data from over 46,000 ASD cases matched with nearly 4.7 million controls in Swedish registers.

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