Hand J E
Department of Community Health, School of Medicine, Auckland, New Zealand.
Ment Retard. 1993 Dec;31(6):424-8.
The present paper is a summary of a national project to investigate prevalence, health status, and service needs of people with mental retardation born before 1940. In 1990, 42% of this population resided in institutions, 7% with family, 13% in nursing homes, and 38% in community-based residential facilities. Of 1,063 identified, 135 had Down syndrome, 25% had psychiatric diagnosis, 17% had epilepsy, and 23% had no major disability. About 32% had visual problems, 40% had weight problems, and 75% received regular medication. Of this population, 75% had at least occasional contact with their families. Major needs identified were medical care, community, and recreational services.
本文是一项全国性项目的总结，该项目旨在调查1940年以前出生的智力障碍者的患病率、健康状况和服务需求。1990年，这一人群中42%居住在机构中，7%与家人同住，13%住在养老院，38%住在社区寄宿设施中。在已确认的1063人中，135人患有唐氏综合征，25%有精神疾病诊断，17%患有癫痫，23%没有重大残疾。约32%有视力问题，40%有体重问题，75%接受定期药物治疗。在这一人群中，75%至少偶尔与家人有联系。确定的主要需求是医疗护理、社区和娱乐服务。
