Journal article
Healthy behaviors and lifestyles in young adults with a history of developmental disabilities
Research in developmental disabilities, v 27(4), pp 381-399
01 Jul 2006
PMID: 16051462
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Abstract
Measure select Healthy People 2010 Leading Health Indicators in young adults with and without a history of developmental disabilities (DD) using a population-based cohort.
Young adults were interviewed to assess the prevalence of seven Leading Health Indicators: physical activity, overweight and obesity, tobacco use, substance abuse, responsible sexual behavior, injury and violence, and access to healthcare.
Young adults with a history of DD were less likely to be involved in tobacco use, substance abuse and sexual activity. Areas of concern included below normal Body Mass Index, lack of HIV/AIDS and sex education, preventive healthcare services for women, and victimization.
Despite some healthy lifestyle indicators, health gaps may place young adults with a history of DD at risk for poor health and quality of life.
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- Title
- Healthy behaviors and lifestyles in young adults with a history of developmental disabilities
- Creators
- Jacqueline Rurangirwa - National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental DisabilitiesKim Van Naarden Braun - National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental DisabilitiesDiana Schendel - Centers for Disease Control and PreventionMarshalyn Yeargin-Allsopp - National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities
- Publication Details
- Research in developmental disabilities, v 27(4), pp 381-399
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- A.J. Drexel Autism Institute
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000239681800003
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-33745867290
- Other Identifier
- 991021463460904721
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