Context
Introduction
The field of public health is grappling with increasing autism spectrum disorder (ASD) prevalence and evolving demographic patterns, underscoring the need for equitable early diagnosis.
Role
• The learner assumes the role of a public health data analyst at the CDC tasked with interpreting surveillance data.
• They are responsible for assessing ASD prevalence trends across demographic groups, identifying disparities, and preparing evidence-based recommendations.
Business Objectives
• The task is to uncover demographic disparities in ASD prevalence and early identification to guide targeted support initiatives.
• As a trained analyst, the learner can translate nuanced surveillance data into actionable insight for stakeholders.
Products
The output is a stratified prevalence report or dashboard that visualizes ASD rates by sex, race/ethnicity, and age group, including identification timing.
Codebook
Dataset
License
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Tags
Data Provenance
