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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, manag...
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

Reliability of parent report measures of sleep in children with Down syndrome
ConclusionThe study findings suggest that, among children with DS, the CSHQ and its subscales performed in a psychometrically sound and theoretically appropriate manner in relation to other measures of sleep, medical history of sleep problems, and daily reports of sleep and associated behaviours. The SDSC performed moderately well. When evaluating behavioural sleep disturbances among children with DS, the CSHQ is recommended based on its stronger psychometric properties. (Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research)
Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research - July 27, 2016 Category: Disability Authors: A. J. Esbensen, E. K. Hoffman Tags: Original Manuscript Source Type: research

Author Index
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Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research - July 21, 2016 Category: Disability Tags: Author Index Source Type: research

Scientific Poster Presentations
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Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research - July 21, 2016 Category: Disability Tags: Abstract Source Type: research

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Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research - July 21, 2016 Category: Disability Tags: Abstract Source Type: research