Multimorbidity and lifestyle factors among adults with intellectual disabilities: a cross‐sectional analysis of a UK cohort

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Authors

Freya Tyrer · University of Leicester

Alison Dunkley · University of Leicester

Jitendra Kumar Singh · University of Leicester

Caroline Kristunas · University of Leicester

Kamlesh Khunti · University of Leicester

Sabyasachi Bhaumik · Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust

Melanie J. Davies

Abstract

Multimorbidity presents a significant burden to people with ID. Individuals who were physically inactive or sedentary were more likely to be multimorbid, but further work is recommended to explore the relationship between multimorbidity and lifestyle factors using standardised objective measures.

Topics & Keywords

Chronic Disease Management Strategies Frailty in Older Adults Down syndrome and intellectual disability research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research

Volume 63, Issue 3, pp. 255-265

DOI: 10.1111/jir.12571

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