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Direct linkMerriman, S.; Haw, C.; Kirk, J.; Stubbs, J. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2005
Coronary heart disease (CHD) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in the UK. The aim of this study was to screen inpatients with mild or borderline intellectual disability, many of whom also have mental illness, for risk factors for CHD. Participants were interviewed, measured and had blood samples taken. Of the 53 participants, 20 (37.7%)…
Descriptors: Patients, Risk, Obesity, Mental Disorders
