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Obesity in people with learning disabilities: possible causes and reduction interventions
- Authors:
- BISWAS Asit B., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Times, 10.8.10, 2010, pp.16-18.
- Publisher:
- Nursing Times
People with learning disabilities have a high risk of obesity and cardiovascular morbidity. The possible causes of this higher prevalence is discussed and interventions to reduce obesity and associated risks are examined. Also stressed are assessing mental health capacity to consent to specific interventions and multidisciplinary team working.