Objective To synthesize evidence on the prevalence and incidence of physical health
conditions in people with intellectual disability (ID). Methods We searched Medline …

Overweight and obesity are key risk factors of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Obesity is
currently presented as a pro-inflammatory state with an expansion in the outflow of …

Background Health conditions, immune dysfunction, and premature aging associated with
trisomy 21 (Down syndrome, DS) may impact the clinical course of COVID-19. Methods The …

This clinical report is designed to assist the pediatrician in caring for the child, adolescent,
and family in whom a diagnosis of Down syndrome has been confirmed by chromosome …

Adults with Down syndrome (DS) represent a unique population who are in need of clinical
guidelines to address their medical care. The United States Preventive Service Task Force …

Background One in three children in North America are considered overweight or obese.
Children with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are at an increased risk for …

BACKGROUND: Recent advances in medical care have increased life expectancy and
improved the quality of life for people with Down syndrome (DS). These advances are the …

Abstract Background People with Down syndrome (DS) usually display reduced physical
fitness (aerobic capacity, muscle strength and abnormal body composition), motor …

Several features and comorbidities in Down syndrome have nutritional implications and
consequences. In infancy and early childhood, children with Down syndrome have a high …

Background Down syndrome is the most common chromosomal abnormality, with a
worldwide incidence of around 0.1% in live births. It is related to several conditions in which …