Health issues for adults with developmental disability

Sutherland, Georgina; Couch, Murray; Iacono, Teresa

doi:10.1016/s0891-4222(02)00143-9

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“…As Sutherland et al [2002] indicated, most studies draw their participants from agencies or classrooms providing services to those with MR. The effect of this sampling approach is that the participants are typically homogenous with regard to being in need of or receiving services.…”

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A review of substance use research among those with mental retardation

McGillicuddy

2006

Ment. Retard. Dev. Disabil. Res. Rev.

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This article reviews research conducted on the cigarette, alcohol, and illicit drug use of adolescents and adults with mental retardation (MR). The majority of the research related to substance use conducted on this population has been limited to surveys. Overall, results of these studies suggest that, although substance use is slightly lower among those with MR than among nondisabled comparison groups, it is nonetheless a problem for many individuals. This research is reviewed and a discussion of both the general and specific flaws of these studies follows. Further, the examination of education, prevention, and treatment programs for this population has been overlooked, indicating that individuals with MR are likely not receiving the services most appropriate for them. The article concludes with a discussion of several topics that need to be addressed in future studies, including research on potential best practices in the overlooked areas of substance abuse interventions.

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A review of substance use research among those with mental retardation

McGillicuddy

2006

Ment. Retard. Dev. Disabil. Res. Rev.

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“…9 People with ID account for approximately 3% of the population worldwide and obesity will exacerbate the limitations already experienced as part of the disability, consequently hindering opportunities for maximal integration into society. 13 Thus, there is a need to better understand factors that contribute to the health and well-being of these citizens. The purpose of this study was to examine (a) the incidence of obesity in a cross-sectional sample of children with mild ID, aged 6-18 years and (b) the relationship between physical fitness, motor performance and BMI in this population.…”

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Relationship between BMI, physical fitness, and motor skills in youth with mild intellectual disabilities

2006

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Introduction:The negative impact of obesity on physical fitness and motor abilities has been documented in youth of various ages; however, this issue has not been explored in youth with mild intellectual disabilities (ID). Youth with ID are considered more overweight, less physically fit, and less motor proficient than peers without ID, so it is important to determine if these variables are associated in this population. The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between body mass index (BMI), physical fitness, and motor skills in a large sample of youth with mild ID. Method: A systematic, stratified sampling method was used to select 444 youth with mild ID, aged 6-18 years, from eight special education schools in Hong Kong. Physical fitness was assessed using items from the national Hong Kong assessment: 6-(ages 6-8 years) or 9-(ages 9-18 years) minute run, sit-up, isometric push-up, sit and reach, and sum of skinfold. Functional motor skills were assessed in 244 youth from the fitness sample using the Test of Gross Motor Development-II. Subjects were categorized into normal or overweight/obese BMI groups based on international cutoff points.Results: Approximately 20% of the sample was classified as overweight/obese (average BMI normal ¼ 17.4772.69; overweight/ obese ¼ 24.7874.05). ANCOVA controlling for age and gender revealed group differences in the run (P ¼ 0.001) and push-ups (P ¼ 0.05), but not in the motor or other fitness variables. After controlling for age and gender, BMI was correlated with the run (r ¼ À0.27, P o 0.001) and push ups (r ¼ À0.18, P ¼ 0.008). Age and gender were entered as the first block in hierarchical regression and accounted for most of the variance in all dependent variables, except sit and reach. The inclusion of BMI in the second block added to the model for run and push-ups only (DR 2 run ¼ 0.04, push-ups ¼ 0.03, Po0.001). Conclusion: Overweight/obesity is minimally associated with aerobic fitness and muscular strength in youth with mild ID. BMI did not impact other fitness measures (sit-up, sit and reach) or motor skills in the sample. The undesirable level of overweight/ obesity in this sample requires increased attention and immediate intervention.

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“…While it is well documented that people with mental retardation (MR) experience high rates of morbidity and mortality associated with hypoactive diseases [Sutherland et al, 2002], little is known about physical activity as a preventative health behavior in this population. Individuals with MR comprise a subgroup that is considered predominantly sedentary and at elevated risk for health problems associated with inactivity [Rimmer and Braddock, 2002].…”

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Health‐promoting physical activity of adults with mental retardation

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Frey

2006

Ment. Retard. Dev. Disabil. Res. Rev.

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This literature review describes the physical activity behavior of adults with mental retardation consistent with the U.S. Surgeon General's recommendation of 30 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity on 5 or more days per week. The proportion of participants achieving this criterion ranges from 17.5 to 33%. These data are likely to be generous estimates of activity as individuals included in physical activity studies to date have been relatively young and healthy volunteers with mild to moderate limitations. Major sources of physical activity were walking and cycling for transport, chores and work, dancing, and Special Olympics. There is a pressing need to conduct studies using appropriately powered representative samples and to validate measures that assess physical activity less directly; including methodologies in which proxy respondents are used. Accurate information about existing patterns of behavior will enhance the development of effective strategies to promote physical activity among persons with mental retardation.

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Health issues for adults with developmental disability

Cited by 116 publications

References 76 publications

A review of substance use research among those with mental retardation

A review of substance use research among those with mental retardation

Relationship between BMI, physical fitness, and motor skills in youth with mild intellectual disabilities

Health‐promoting physical activity of adults with mental retardation

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