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Health problems in people with intellectual disability in general practice: a comparative study.

Authors :
van Schrojenstein Lantman-De Valk HM
Metsemakers JF
Haveman MJ
Crebolder HF
Source :
Family practice [Fam Pract] 2000 Oct; Vol. 17 (5), pp. 405-7.
Publication Year :
2000

Abstract

In a GP database, 318 people with intellectual disability (ID) appeared to have 2.5 times more health problems than people without ID. This short report deals with the nature of the health problems. Consequences for health care policy are discussed.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0263-2136
Volume :
17
Issue :
5
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Family practice
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
11021900
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1093/fampra/17.5.405