Why the study?
What is the prevalence of cardiovascular disease and its associated risk factors in adults with mental retardation?
What is the prevalence of cardiovascular disease and its associated risk factors in adults with mental retardation?
Adults with mild to moderate mental retardation in community settings are at elevated risk for cardiovascular disease and mortality, highlighting the need for targeted primary prevention programs.
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Elevated CVD risk in community adults with mild-moderate MR warrants attention; leaves open optimal prevention strategies.
Christopher C. Draheim (2006) studied this question.