Abstract
We compared risk factor-adjusted mortality for California adults with developmental disabilities based on 22,576 adults receiving services in California, 1985-1994. Mortality rates were adjusted for factors such as age and level of functioning. Risk factor-adjusted mortality was 72% higher in community care than in institutions. The mortality pattern over the years 1993-1994, which had not previously been studied, was comparable to that of 1985-1992. The substantially increased risk in community care suggests that community settings may be less effective in preventing mortality in this population.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 360-371 |
Number of pages | 12 |
Journal | Mental retardation |
Volume | 36 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Oct 1998 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Education
- Rehabilitation
- General Health Professions