Phsycology Of Learning Disabilities

Question 1

What are the health inequalities for people with learning disabilities?

Answer 1

Mortality rate 3x higher for people with LDs
Higher unmet physical and mental heath needs
Higher sensory and physical impairments , poor oral health, respiratory disease, diabetes, osteoperosis and epilepsy

Question 2

What are some of the Caucasus of health inequalities for LDs?

Answer 2

Poverty, poor housing, unemployment, social disconnect, and over discrimination

Genetic and biological factors

Communication dependence on carers

Poor health behaviours - maybe dependent on carers