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ERIC Number: EJ740446
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2006
Pages: 19
Abstractor: Author
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ISSN: ISSN-0891-4222
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Healthy Behaviors and Lifestyles in Young Adults with a History of Developmental Disabilities
Rurangirwa, Jacqueline; Braun, Kim Van Naarden; Schendel, Diana; Yeargin-Allsopp, Marshalyn
Research in Developmental Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, v27 n4 p381-399 Jul-Aug 2006
Objective: Measure select Healthy People 2010 Leading Health Indicators in young adults with and without a history of developmental disabilities (DD) using a population-based cohort. Methods: Young adults were interviewed to assess the prevalence of seven Leading Health Indicators: physical activity, overweight and obesity, tobacco use, substance abuse, responsible sexual behavior, injury and violence, and access to healthcare. Results: Young adults with a history of DD were less likely to be involved in tobacco use, substance abuse and sexual activity. Areas of concern included below normal Body Mass Index, lack of HIV/AIDS and sex education, preventive healthcare services for women, and victimization. Conclusions: Despite some healthy lifestyle indicators, health gaps may place young adults with a history of DD at risk for poor health and quality of life.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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IES Cited: ED501318