Health Disparities among Adults with Developmental Disabilities, Adults with other Disabilities, and Adults Not Reporting Disability in North Carolina

2004392 citationsJournal Articlegreen Open Access

Authors

Susan M. Havercamp · University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Donna Scandlin · University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Marcia Roth · NC Department of Health and Human Services

Abstract

Significant disparities in health and medical care utilization were found for adults with developmental disabilities relative to non-disabled adults. The National Core Indicators protocol offers a sound methodology to gather much-needed surveillance information on the health status, health risk behaviors, and medical care utilization of adults with developmental disabilities. Health promotion efforts must be specifically designed for this population.

Topics & Keywords

Health disparities and outcomes Healthcare Policy and Management Adolescent and Pediatric Healthcare

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Public Health Reports

Volume 119, Issue 4, pp. 418-426

DOI: 10.1016/j.phr.2004.05.006

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