Hélène Ouellette?Kuntz|Patricia Minnes|Nathalie Garcin|Carol Martin|Lewis Sm|Jeanette J. A. Holden
Addressing Health Disparities Through Promoting Equity for Individuals with Intellectual Disability
Queen's University|Queen's University|Queen's University|Queen's University|B.C. Women's Hospital & Health Centre|Queen's University
intellectual disabilities id conditions originating age 18 result significant limitations intellectual functioning conceptual social practical adaptive skills ids affect 1 3 population persons id likely physical disabilities mental health problems hearing impairments vision impairments communication disorders coexisting disabilities combined limitations intellectual functioning adaptive behaviours make group canadians particularly vulnerable health disparities purpose synthesis article explore potential contributory factors health vulnerabilities faced persons id reveal extent nature health disparities population examine initiatives address differences review indicates persons id fare worse general population number key health indicators factors leading vulnerability numerous complex include way society viewed id etiology id health damaging behaviours exposure unhealthy environments healthrelated mobility inadequate access essential health basic services persons id important disparities access care difficult disentangle discriminatory values practice policymakers united states england scotland recently begun address issues recommended clear vision health policy strategies created address health disparities faced persons id canada