| Autor: |
S S, Rubin, J H, Rimmer, B, Chicoine, D, Braddock, D E, McGuire |
| Rok vydání: |
1998 |
| Předmět: |
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| Zdroj: |
Mental retardation. 36(3) |
| ISSN: |
0047-6765 |
| Popis: |
Prevalence of overweight among the general population has been reported to be 33% for males and 36% for females. We undertook this study to establish overweight prevalence data in a cohort with Down syndrome and to stratify the incidence of overweight by living arrangement. We measured Body Mass Index (BMI) in 283 persons with Down syndrome and found a higher prevalence of overweight in this group compared to the general population. Individuals with Down syndrome living in a family setting had a higher incidence of overweight than did those living in a group home setting. Overweight prevalence among persons with Down syndrome should be considered a major public health concern that warrants further attention from researchers, practitioners, family members, and individuals with Down syndrome. |
| Databáze: |
OpenAIRE |
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