Obesity and obesity‐related secondary conditions in adolescents with intellectual/developmental disabilities

Rimmer, James H.; Yamaki, Kiyoshi; Lowry, B; Wang, E.; Vogel, Lawrence C.

doi:10.1111/j.1365-2788.2010.01305.x

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“…When analysing systolic blood pressure values, the adult males that participated in the study were more hypertensive than were the adult females. While the HT prevalence in young people with mental disabilities was 17.4% in a study conducted in the Netherlands (6) and 11.7% in a study conducted in Taiwan, (9) the prevalence increased up to 53% in elderly Dutch individuals with mental retardation according to the another study. (6) In Taiwan, 27.4% of 833 disabled adults (30 years of age or over) had been diagnosed with hypertension.…”

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“…While the HT prevalence in young people with mental disabilities was 17.4% in a study conducted in the Netherlands (6) and 11.7% in a study conducted in Taiwan, (9) the prevalence increased up to 53% in elderly Dutch individuals with mental retardation according to the another study. (6) In Taiwan, 27.4% of 833 disabled adults (30 years of age or over) had been diagnosed with hypertension. (9) It is noteworthy that the diastolic blood pressure was more elevated than that of the systolic blood pressure, which is important in terms of the size of the risk.…”

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“…(24) Obesity is high in the general population; however, many studies have determined that the prevalence of obesity in individuals with intellectual disabilities is higher than those in the general population. (6,8) Authors (25) reported that the obesity risk in adults with intellectual disabilities increased 1.8 times more than it did in general population. Obesity is a condition that must be prevented or corrected, due to the serious complications it can lead to; however, it is difficult to prevent or correct obesity in individuals with intellectual disabilities.…”

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“…The studies conducted on blood pressure of adolescents with intellectual disabilities are not many. Authors (6) found that the risks for hypertension, diabetes and high cholesterol were higher in adolescents with intellectual disabilities than in the general population.…”

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“…(5) A study of 461 American adolescents found rates of obesity to be up to three times higher in children with Down syndrome when compared to the general population. (6) Another study focussing on adults with Down Syndrome (7) found that 36.8% of the study population were overweight and 36.8% were obese.…”

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Obesidade e hipertensão em adolescentes e adultos com deficiência intelectual

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Objective: The aim of this study is to determine the rate of obesity and hypertension in individuals with intellectual disability. Methods: This study was carried out with the adolescents and adults with intellectual disability in three centres, in Izmir, Turkey. The BMI of the adults were classified according to the Turkey Obesity Prevention and Control Program. The BMIs of the adolescents were evaluated according to the BMI percentile curves for Turkish children. For the evaluation of blood pressure levels of adults, the classification system determined by the Turkish Society of Cardiology was used. Blood pressure diagnosis in adolescents is different from that in adults. In terms of age and gender, systolic and diastolic blood pressures lower than the 90 th percentile are considered as normal. Results: The mean measurements for adults were as follows: height 166 ± 0.1 cm, weight 71.7 ± 1.86 kg, systolic blood pressure 120.8 ± 1.53 mmHg, diastolic blood pressure 74.8 ± 1.35 mmHg, and BMI 25.96 ± 5.98. The mean measurements for adolescents were as follows: BMI 23.02 ± 6.3 systolic blood pressure 117 ± 14.3 mmHg and diastolic pressure 70 ± 13.8 mmHg. 37.3% of adults were of normal weight and 28% were overweight. Analysis of BMI of the adolescents demonstrated that 46.1% were between the 5 th and 85 th percentiles, 26.3% appeared above the 95 th percentile and 18.4% were below the 5 th percentile. Of the subjects, 59.8% had an optimal systolic pressure and 77.5% had an optimal diastolic pressure of adults. Conclusion: The results of this study demonstrate that the rate of obesity and hypertension is high in adolescents and adults with intellectual disabilities and therefore, these individuals are at a serious risk of developing cardiovascular disease. ResumoObjetivo: O objetivo deste estudo foi identificar as taxas de obesidade e hipertensão arterial em indivíduos com deficiência intelectual. Métodos: Este estudo foi realizado com adolescentes e adultos com deficiência intelectual em três centros em Izmir, Turquia. O IMC dos adultos foi determinado de acordo com o Programa de Prevenção e Controle da obesidade da Turquia. O IMC dos adolescentes foi avaliado de acordo com as curvas de percentis de IMC para crianças turcas. Para a avaliação dos níveis de pressão arterial de adultos, foi utilizado o sistema de classificação determinado pela Sociedade Turca de Cardiologia. O diagnóstico da pressão sanguínea em adolescentes é diferente dos adultos. Em termos de idade e sexo, pressões arteriais sistólica e diastólica menores que o percentil 90 são considerados normais. Resultados: Os valores médios dos adultos foram: altura de 166 ± 0,1 cm, peso de 71,7 ± 1,86 kg, pressão arterial sistólica de 120,8 ± 1,53 mmHg, pressão arterial diastólica de 74,8 ± 1,35 mmHg e IMC de 25,96 ± 5,98. Os valores médios dos adolescentes foram: IMC de 23,02 ± 6,3, pressão arterial sistólica de 117 ± 14,3 mmHg e diastólica de 70 ± 13,8 mmHg. Dentre os adultos, 37,3% estavam com peso normal e 28% estavam acima do peso. A análise do IMC...

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