Description
Book SynopsisPeople with learning disabilities are affected by significantly more health problems than the general population and are much more likely to have significant health risks. Yet evidence suggests they are not receiving the same level of health education and health promotion opportunities as other members of society.
This important, interdisciplinary book is aimed at increasing professional awareness of the importance of health promotion activities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Written by an international board of experts, it is a thorough and comprehensive guide for students, professionals and carers.
The book considers a variety of challenges faced by those with intellectual disabilities, from physical illnesses such as diabetes, epilepsy and sexual health issues, through to issues such as addiction, mental health and ageing.
Contributors: Jim Blair, Penny Blake, Malin Broberg, Michael Brown, Eddie Chaplin, Bob Davies, Gillian Eastgate, Pau
Table of Contents
Foreword
Preface
Introduction
PART 1: The health and health promotion needs of people with intellectual disabilities
Chapter 1: Health issues for people with intellectual disabilities: the evidence base Chapter 2: Health promotion for people with intellectual disabilities
PART 2: Health promotion evidence applied to practice
Chapter 3: Vision, hearing and oral health
Chapter 4: Framing Food Choices to Improve Health
Chapter 5: Obesity
Chapter 6: Diabetes
Chapter 7: Epilepsy
Chapter 8: Cardiovascular Disease
Chapter 9: Cancer
Chapter 10: Sexual health
Chapter 11: Mental health
Chapter 12: Substance abuse
Chapter 13: Ageing
PART 3: Health promotion in context
Chapter 14: Health Promotion within families
Chapter 15: Health promotion in schools
Charter 16: Physical activity, exercise and sport
Chapter 17: The role of healthcare professionals
Chapter 18: Health checks
Chapter 19: Ethics
Chapter 20: Evaluating health promotion programmes
