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  • Title: Summary of national survey of older people with mental retardation in New Zealand.
    Author: Hand JE.
    Journal: Ment Retard; 1993 Dec; 31(6):424-8. PubMed ID: 8152389.
    Abstract:
    The present paper is a summary of a national project to investigate prevalence, health status, and service needs of people with mental retardation born before 1940. In 1990, 42% of this population resided in institutions, 7% with family, 13% in nursing homes, and 38% in community-based residential facilities. Of 1,063 identified, 135 had Down syndrome, 25% had psychiatric diagnosis, 17% had epilepsy, and 23% had no major disability. About 32% had visual problems, 40% had weight problems, and 75% received regular medication. Of this population, 75% had at least occasional contact with their families. Major needs identified were medical care, community, and recreational services.
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