Mortality in people with intellectual disabilities in England

ConclusionsNational data about mortality in people with ID provides a basis for public health interventions. Linked data using GP records to identify people with ID could provide comprehensive population‐based monitoring in England, unbiased by the circumstances of illnesses or death; to date information governance constraints have prevented this. However, GPs in England currently identify only around 0.5% of the population as having ID, suggesting that individuals with mild, non‐syndromic ID are largely missed. Notably common causes of death suggest control of cardiovascular risk factors, epilepsy and dysphagia, management of thrombotic risks and colorectal screening are important areas for health promotion initiatives.

Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research - August 1, 2016 Category: Disability Authors: G. Glover, R. Williams, P. Heslop, J. Oyinola, J. Grey Tags: Original Manuscript Source Type: research