Aging and Bone Health in Individuals with Developmental Disabilities
Joint Authors
Jasien, Joan
Shapiro, Bruce K.
Maudsley, Stuart
Martin, Bronwen
Daimon, Caitlin M.
Source
International Journal of Endocrinology
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-10, 10 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-07-22
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
10
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Low bone mass density (BMD), a classical age-related health issue and a known health concern for fair skinned, thin, postmenopausal Caucasian women, is found to be common among individuals with developmental/intellectual disabilities (D/IDs).
It is the consensus that BMD is decreased in both men and women with D/ID.
Maintaining good bone health is important for this population as fractures could potentially go undetected in nonverbal individuals, leading to increased morbidity and a further loss of independence.
This paper provides a comprehensive overview of bone health of adults with D/ID, their risk of fractures, and how this compares to the general aging population.
We will specifically focus on the bone health of two common developmental disabilities, Down syndrome (DS) and cerebral palsy (CP), and will discuss BMD and fracture rates in these complex populations.
Gaining a greater understanding of how bone health is affected in individuals with D/ID could lead to better customized treatments for these specific populations.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Jasien, Joan& Daimon, Caitlin M.& Maudsley, Stuart& Shapiro, Bruce K.& Martin, Bronwen. 2012. Aging and Bone Health in Individuals with Developmental Disabilities. International Journal of Endocrinology،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-10.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Jasien, Joan…[et al.]. Aging and Bone Health in Individuals with Developmental Disabilities. International Journal of Endocrinology No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-10.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Jasien, Joan& Daimon, Caitlin M.& Maudsley, Stuart& Shapiro, Bruce K.& Martin, Bronwen. Aging and Bone Health in Individuals with Developmental Disabilities. International Journal of Endocrinology. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-473964
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-473964