Obesity in youth and adults with intellectual disability in Europe and Eurasia.
Molly SadowskyRoy McConkeyAmy ShellardPublished in: Journal of applied research in intellectual disabilities : JARID (2019)
Participation in sports does not appear to have protected these athletes from obesity. Arguably, this remains the most pressing health issue for people with intellectual disability, particularly in Western Europe.
Keyphrases
- intellectual disability
- autism spectrum disorder
- insulin resistance
- metabolic syndrome
- weight loss
- mental health
- type diabetes
- high fat diet induced
- physical activity
- weight gain
- healthcare
- public health
- young adults
- adipose tissue
- health information
- skeletal muscle
- health promotion
- body mass index
- high school
- climate change