Caregivers' Perception of Health Status and Aging in People with Intellectual Disability in São Paulo, Brazil. Is it different from general population?

We performed a survey of observed changes during last five years answered by caregivers of 195 people with mild to moderate intellectual disability (age 35-60 years) in domains: daily activities; neurological and psychic/psychiatric functions. There were statistically significant differences (p<0.05) among individuals with intellectual disability (with and without Down syndrome) and healthy controls with referred deterioration in all areas.
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First added on: Jan 18, 2025