Physical health of adults with intellectual disabilities
By: Prasher, Vee P.
Contributor(s): Janicki, Matthew P.
Publisher: Oxford Blackwell Publishing 2002Description: xviii, 286 p.ISBN: 1405102195.Subject(s): HEALTH
| HEALTH CARE | HEALTH PROBLEMS | HEALTH PROMOTION | HEALTH SERVICES | INTELLECTUAL DISABILITYSummary: Focuses on the wide range of physical health conditions which may occur in adults with intellectual disabilities and on their prevention or amelioration. Topics covered include: epidemiological issues; assessing physical health; physical health and clinical phenotypes; cerebral palsy; visual impairment; hearing impairment; epilepsy; endocrinological issues; oral health; nutrition and physical health; health promotion and disease prevention; barriers to health care services and the role of the physician; and future prospects - a challenge to promote wellness.
| Item type | Current library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Book | IHC Library | 660 PHY (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | W005621 |
Focuses on the wide range of physical health conditions which may occur in adults with intellectual disabilities and on their prevention or amelioration. Topics covered include: epidemiological issues; assessing physical health; physical health and clinical phenotypes; cerebral palsy; visual impairment; hearing impairment; epilepsy; endocrinological issues; oral health; nutrition and physical health; health promotion and disease prevention; barriers to health care services and the role of the physician; and future prospects - a challenge to promote wellness.
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