High prevalence of diabetes mellitus, hypertension and obesity among persons with a recorded diagnosis of intellectual disability or autism spectrum disorder.

Abstract: Background: Obesity and lack of physical activity are frequently reported in persons with intellectual disability (ID) or autism spectrum disorder (ASD). We hypothesised a higher prevalence of diabetes and hypertension in this population. Method: We used administrative data for all primary...

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Published in:	Journal of Intellectual Disability Research Vol. 62; no. 4; pp. 269 - 281
Main Authors:	Flygare Wallén, E., Ljunggren, G., Carlsson, A. C., Pettersson, D., Wändell, P.
Format:	research tables/charts Journal Article
Published:	Wiley-Blackwell Apr2018
Online Access:	View this record in EBSCOhost