Citation

Rurangirwa J, Braun K, Schendel D, Yeargin-Allsopp M. Res. Dev. Disabil. 2005; 27(4): 381-399.

Affiliation

Association of Schools of Public Health Fellow, USA; Developmental Disabilities Team, National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Road MS E-86, Atlanta, GA 30333, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2005, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.ridd.2005.01.003

PMID

16051462

Abstract

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.