Health Conditions and Health Service for People with Intellectual Disability / 中国康复理论与实践
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
; (12): 15-21, 2019.
Article
ي Zh
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-744565
المكتبة المسؤولة:
WPRO
ABSTRACT
Objective To analyze the health conditions, related factors and development of health services for people with intellectual disability, to provide evidence-based support for the development of health services.Methods The functioning of people with intellectual disability had been analyzed using ICF. Health conditions and related factors for people with intellectual disability had been analyzed using epidemiologic approach.Results The prevalence of intellectual disability is about 1.1% reported by US and 0.75% by China. The main health conditions for people with intellectual disability were overweight, obesity, malnutrition, oral problems and digestive diseases. The main functioning included cognitive impairment, autism spectrum disorder, visual or auditory impairment, learning disability, movement limitation, generalized developmental disorder, etc. Secondary disorders caused by intellectual disability worsened the functioning of conceptual skills, social skills and practical skills.People with intellectual disability faced health risks from biological and environmental domains.Conclusion It is important to tailor to the unmet needs and health behaviors of people with intellectual disability. It is proposed to conduct capacity building for health professionals and institutions and improve the health of people with intellectual disability.
النص الكامل:
1
الفهرس:
WPRIM
اللغة:
Zh
مجلة:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
السنة:
2019
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Article