People with intellectual disabilities remain among the most vulnerable members of society
and often face many barriers to healthcare. They experience major health problems and …

People with intellectual disabilities can have health needs that differ from those of the
general population. They have more medical problems and the morbidity pattern is different …

There is strong evidence that socio-cultural factors largely determine what is seen as
competent behaviour. Within western high income countries, driven by the values of …

We describe the healthcare system for people with intellectual disability (ID) in Spain. First,
we provide general population statistics before focusing on the most recent prevalence data …

In response to the emerging global concern regarding health and people with intellectual
disabilities (ID), several developed countries have established national initiatives to address …

Millions of people around the world live with an intellectual disability, where the estimated
prevalence in higher-income countries is between 1 and 3%. 1-4 In Mexico alone, according …

Aim Recently, attention has focused on the health inequalities experienced by people with
intellectual disabilities (ID) when compared with the general population. To inform policies …

Disability is the result of interactions between biological and environmental factors including
the physical, economic, and social barriers imposed on an individual by society. In low and …

People with intellectual disability have high mental and physical healthcare needs, which
must be addressed on individual, local and national levels. Policy interventions informed by …

Background The organization of healthcare for people with intellectual and developmental
disabilities (IDD) varies across countries. Each country has developed unique practices …