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Mortality of people with intellectual disability in northern Sydney
- Author:
- BAKER Wesley
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, 27(4), December 2002, pp.255-264.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
A population-derived cohort of 693 people with intellectual disability in the Lower North Shore (LNS) area of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia was followed from 1989 to 1999 to determine mortality rates, the demographics of the deceased, and causes of death. The general population of LNS was used for comparison. Age- and sex-adjusted mortality rates were higher than those in the LNS population. The main cause of death was respiratory disease, followed by external causes and cancer. Of those who had died, the greatest proportion were functioning in the severe to profound range of intellectual disability, and half were living in institutional care. Public health resources and services need to be directed to this vulnerable population in order to address the excess mortality.
Mortality of persons with intellectual disability in residential care in Israel 1991-1997
- Author:
- MERRICK Joav
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, 27(4), December 2002, pp.265-272.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Reports on the number of deaths for the period 1991-1997 in Israeli residential centres. Some 450 deaths were reported, corresponding to a mortality rate of 10.25 deaths per 1000 population per year. The number of deaths compared with those in the general population. Information on the age and sex distribution, level of intellectual disability, ethnic background and cause of death is presented.
Integrating end of life care into services for people with an intellectual disability
- Author:
- BOTSFORD Anne L.
- Journal article citation:
- Social Work in Health Care, 31(1), 2000, pp.35-48.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
As the number of older people increases worldwide, so do the number of older people with an intellectual disability. Social workers in hospices, hospitals, home care agencies, work sites and group residences are being asked how to best support people with intellectual disabilities who are dealing with deaths of aging parents, siblings, friends, housemates, or staff. Looks at what needs to be done to improve end of life services for people with learning difficulties.