Background This study examines overweight/obesity and chronic health conditions (CHCs)
in older people with intellectual disability (ID). Methods Data for this cross‐sectional …

People with intellectual disability are a vulnerable cohort who face challenges accessing
health care. Compared with the general population, people with intellectual disability have …

The accumulation of body fat is an important cardiometabolic risk factor; however, there is no
consensus about which measure is more reliable for the assessment of cardiometabolic risk …

This literature review was designed to establish the effects of sedentary behaviour on the
physical health of adults with an intellectual disability. Sedentary behaviour is defined as …

People with intellectual disabilities (ID) have high levels of sedentary behaviour and co-
morbid health conditions. There is also increased longevity for this group which is an …

Background The positive impact of physical activity on health is widely known. A comparison
between activPAL objective measures and International Physical Activity Questionnaire …

This chapter explores the most prevalent chronic health conditions among those with an
intellectual disability across their lifespan. Setting the scene with a brief overview of chronic …

Background Inactivity is a correlate of adverse health. Adults with an intellectual disability
(ID) are more inactive than the general population and often present with more complex …

Introduction Sedentary behaviour among individuals with intellectual disabilities, driven by
barriers such as limited access to adapted programs and low self‐efficacy, contributes to …

Mahar et al. found that people with intellectual or developmental disabilities are more likely
to be diagnosed with metastatic breast (female) and colorectal cancer in comparison to the …