Obesity in adolescents with intellectual disability: Prevalence and associated characteristics

摘要: Summary Objective Studies from a number of countries have indicated an increased risk obesity in adolescents with intellectual disability. Whether factors for adults disability apply to however is uncertain. This study examines community sample Australia, and investigates associated overweight. Methods A cross-sectional survey medical record review on 261 attending special education facilities South-East Queensland, Australia between January 2006 September 2010 was conducted. Information age, gender, weight, height, syndrome specific diagnoses, problematic behaviours, mobility, taking psychotropic or epileptic medication, perceived household financial difficulties collected. Body mass index (BMI) calculated participants categorised as normal/underweight, overweight obese according the International Obesity Taskforce definitions. Results Overall 22.5% (95% CI: 17.8–28.0%) were obese, 23.8% 19.0–29.4%) overweight, marked increase compared Australian norms. Adolescents Down more likely be than other (odds ratio = 3.21; 95% 1.41–7.30). No association found examined. Conclusions Prevalence general adolescents. The only significant factor presence syndrome. These findings reinforce need health policy practice response that inclusive individuals