[Body weight and mental disorders : Results from a  clinical psychiatric cross-sectional study of people with intellectual disabilities].

CONCLUSION: Young women with ID and mental disorders were particularly at risk for obesity. The respective factors may support the development of specific prevention programs to reduce the risk of overweight and thereby lead to better mental and physical health in people with ID.
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Source: Der Nervenarzt - August 28, 2017 Category: Neurology Authors: Franke ML, Heinrich M, Adam M, Sünkel U, Diefenbacher A, Sappok T Tags: Nervenarzt Source Type: research