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Direct linkStarr, J. M.; Marsden, L. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2008
Background: Older adults with Intellectual Disabilities (ID) have an excess disease burden that standard health assessments are designed to detect. Older adults with ID have a broader concept of health with dimensions of well being in addition to absence of disease in line with the World Health Organization's health definition. We sought to…
Descriptors: Older Adults, Mental Retardation, Health, Differences
Thomson, A. K.; Glasson, E. J.; Bittles, A. H. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2006
Background: An investigation of the clinical morbidity and genetic profiles of individuals with Prader?Willi syndrome (PWS) in Western Australia (WA) was undertaken as part of a wider study into the effects of intellectual disability (ID) on the life course of individuals. Methods: All persons with a diagnosis of PWS were identified from the…
Descriptors: Congenital Impairments, Mental Retardation, Disease Incidence, Patients
La Malfa, G.; Lassi, S.; Bertelli, M.; Salvini, R.; Placidi, G. F. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2004
In 1994, the American Association on Mental Retardation with the DSM-IV has come to a final definition of pervasive developmental disorders (PDD), in agreement with the ICD-10. Prevalence of PDD in the general population is 0.10.15% according to the DSM-IV. PDD are more frequent in people with severe intellectual disability (ID). There is a strict…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Epidemiology, Disease Incidence, Classification
Zigmond, Maora; Stabholz, A.; Shapira, J.; Bachrach, G.; Chaushu, G.; Becker, A.; Yefenof, E.; Merrick, J.; Chaushu, S. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2006
Background: Periodontal disease in Down's syndrome (DS) individuals develops earlier and is more rapid and extensive than in age-matched normal individuals. The present study evaluated a group of DS patients, who had been participating in a 10-year preventive dental programme, for the impact of the programme on their periodontal status. Methods:…
Descriptors: Down Syndrome, Dental Health, Disease Incidence, Patients
Galli-Carminati, G.; Chauvet, I.; Deriaz, N. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2006
Background: In clients with pervasive developmental disorders (PDD), some authors have noticed the presence of gastrointestinal disorders and behavioural disorders. An augmented prevalence of different histological anomalies has also been reported. The aim of our study is to highlight the prevalence of gastrointestinal disorders in this adult with…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Etiology, Behavior Disorders
Wong, S. Y.; Lim, W. W. C.; Que, T. L.; Au, D. M. Y. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2005
Hong Kong went through a battle with a new respiratory disease, severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), from March to June 2003. All clinical settings, including rehabilitative and infirmary setting, have actively involved in fighting against the infection. The intent of this paper was to reflect on the SARS precautionary measures that had been…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Patients, Hospitals, Mental Retardation
