Dying from avoidable causes: a cohort prospective study to understand the characteristics of people with intellectual disabilities at high risk

What is it about?

People with intellectual disabilities face a higher risk of avoidable death. We looked into what factors contribute to this risk. Our study revealed that individuals with posture or mobility difficulties are at a significantly greater risk of avoidable death. This emphasises the need to recognise and address these challenges in people with intellectual disabilities

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