Previous research has shown associations between autistic traits and a higher risk of violent offending (adjusted relative risk = 1.39, 95% CI = 1.23−1.58).
Multiple risk behaviours such as smoking, alcohol consumption and antisocial behaviour are prevalent during adolescence and have also been shown to co-occur during this period. A growing body of evidence suggests that these behaviours are strongly associated, some causally, with adverse health outcomes in later life, including chronic health conditions, morbidity and premature mortality. It is therefore important to establish antecedents of MRB in order to develop effective interventions