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Direct linkMorad, Mohammed; Nelson, Noele P.; Merrick, Joav; Davidson, Philip W.; Carmeli, Eli – Research in Developmental Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2007
The normal aging process is not in itself a risk factor for constipation, but age-related morbidities, immobility, neurologic impairment or specific drugs are risk factors for constipation. This study was undertaken to examine the prevalence and risk factors for constipation in a large sample of 2400 persons with intellectual disability (ID) aged…
Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Mental Retardation, Foreign Countries, Residential Care
Merrick, Joav; Davidson, Philip W.; Morad, Mohammed; Janicki, Matthew P.; Wexler, Orren; Henderson, C. Michael – American Journal on Mental Retardation, 2004
To determine their health status, we studied 2,282 Israeli adults with intellectual disability who were at least 40 years of age and lived in residential care. Results showed that age is a significant factor in health status. The frequency of different disease categories (e.g., cardiovascular disease, cancer, and sensory impairments) increased…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Diseases, Cultural Influences, Residential Care
Carmeli, Eli; Kessel, Shlomo; Merrick, Joav; Bar-Chad, Shmuel – Down Syndrome Research and Practice, 2004
The increase in life expectancy within the general population has resulted in an increasing number of elderly adults with intellectual disability, and this is reflected in the increased life expectancy in persons with Down syndrome, currently about 56 years. The aim of this study was to study the clinical characteristics, the functional status and…
Descriptors: Control Groups, Independent Living, Mental Retardation, Down Syndrome
