Health Conditions and Their Impact among Adolescents and Young Adults with Down Syndrome

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Health Conditions and Their Impact among Adolescents and Young Adults with Down Syndrome

Objective: To examine the prevalence of medical conditions and use of health services among young adults with Down syndrome and describe the impact of these conditions upon their lives. Methods: Using questionnaire data collected in 2011 from parents of young adults with Down syndrome we investigate...

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Main Authors:	Pikora, T., Bourke, J., Bathgate, Katherine, Foley, K., Leonard, H.
Format:	Journal Article
Published:	PLOS 2014
Online Access:	http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/22745

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