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Similarities and differences in health conditions
This video explores the similarities and differences in health comparing people with ID with general population.
As we have explored in the video, people with an intellectual disability have differences in their health conditions compared to the general population.
McCallion, P. et al (2013)
Thinking about these differences:
- Were you aware that the most common health conditions for people with an intellectual disability differ than those of the general population?
- Can you think of any reasons why health conditions differ?
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Improving Health Assessments for People with an Intellectual Disability
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