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The association between preeclampsia and autism spectrum disorders among children: a meta-analysis

Ensiyeh Jenabi1, Manoochehr Karami2, Salman Khazaei2

  • 1Pediatric Developmental Disorders Research Center, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran.

Korean Journal of Pediatrics
|December 28, 2018
PubMed

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Preeclampsia is linked to a higher risk of autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) in children. This meta-analysis confirms a significant association between maternal preeclampsia and ASD development.

Area of Science:

  • Perinatal epidemiology
  • Neurodevelopmental disorders

Background:

  • Preeclampsia is a serious pregnancy complication.
  • Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are complex neurodevelopmental conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the association between preeclampsia and the risk of ASDs in children.
  • To pool data from relevant case-control and cohort studies.

Main Methods:

  • Comprehensive literature search of major databases (Web of Science, PubMed, Scopus) up to May 2018.
  • Extraction of odds ratios (ORs) or rate ratios (RRs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs).
  • Meta-analysis to determine the pooled association.

Main Results:

  • A significant association was found between preeclampsia and ASD.
  • Pooled estimates indicated an increased risk: OR=1.36 (95% CI, 1.12-1.60) and RR=1.30 (95% CI, 1.20-1.41).

Conclusions:

  • Preeclampsia is associated with an increased risk of ASD in children.
  • Findings support a link despite existing controversy.
Abstract

Keywords:
AutismAutism spectrum disorderPreeclampsiaPregnancy

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