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TIL that autistic people live about 17 years less than average. Risks include epilepsy, heart disease, suicide, accidental deaths including drowning, and inadequate recognition and management of p... (en.wikipedia.org)

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The original was posted on /r/todayilearned by /u/Morella1989 on 2025-08-14 03:38:21+00:00.

Original Title: TIL that autistic people live about 17 years less than average. Risks include epilepsy, heart disease, suicide, accidental deaths including drowning, and inadequate recognition and management of pain, especially among non-speaking individuals. Historically, they have been vulnerable to infanticide.

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