Cardiovascular risk factor levels in adults with mental retardation.

摘要: Cardiovascular risk factors in a population of adults with mental retardation were examined. The subjects resided three types settings (16+ bed facility, group home, and natural family) measured on the following parameters: blood lipids, obesity, smoking. data compared to nonretarded guidelines established by National Cholesterol Education Program. Results indicated that had cardiovascular profiles similar those individuals without Framingham Offspring Study extent health is concern general population, it must also be for retardation.