Publication Name	World Journal of Psychiatry
Manuscript ID	124551
DOI	10.5498/wjp.124551
Country	China

Category	Psychiatry
Manuscript Type	Observational Study
Article Title	Heterogeneity in autism spectrum disorder burden by gender, region, and country in the Asia-Pacific
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Fang-Fang Gao and Quan Yuan
Funding Agency and Grant Number	Funding Agency Grant Number Research on Inclusive Education Support Strategies for School-Age Children with Autism in Heilongjiang Province Project YQJH2024039
Corresponding Author	Quan Yuan, MD, PhD, Department of Clinical Medicine, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, No. 150 Haping Road, Nangang District, Harbin 150000, Heilongjiang Province, China. yquan646908@gmail.com
Key Words	Autism spectrum disorder; Global burden disease; Asia-Pacific region; Disability-adjusted life years; Socio-demographic index
Core Tip	This study systematically analyzes autism spectrum disorder burden across the Asia-Pacific from 1990-2023 using Global Burden of Disease 2023 data. Key findings include a sustained rise in age-standardized autism spectrum disorder prevalence, widening male-to-female disparities, and increase with the socio-demographic index. High-burden hotspots such as high-income Asia Pacific, particularly Japan, require targeted public health strategies focusing on early diagnosis and equitable service access.
Citation	Gao FF, Yuan Q. Heterogeneity in autism spectrum disorder burden by gender, region, and country in the Asia-Pacific. World J Psychiatry 2026; In press DOI: https://doi.org/10.5498/wjp.124551
PDF	124551-in-press.pdf

Received	2026-06-18 06:57
Peer-Review Started	2026-06-18 06:57
First Decision by Editorial Office Director
Return for Revision	2026-07-07 00:42
Revised	2026-07-10 11:40
Publication Fee Transferred	2026-07-24 12:06
Second Decision by Editor	2026-07-31 02:50
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-07-31 10:45
Articles in Press	2026-07-31 10:45
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