The Intellectual Disability Frailty Index Predicts 10-Year Mortality Within the HA-ID Cohort.

Marco C van Maurik, Mylène N Böhmer, Patrick J E Bindels, Dederieke A M Festen, Alyt Oppewal

Department of General Practice, Intellectual Disability Medicine Research, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, the Netherlands.Department of General Practice, Intellectual Disability Medicine Research, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, the Netherlands. · pubmed

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Abstract

Adults with intellectual disability (ID) experience frailty up to 20 years earlier than the general population, potentially increasing their risk of age-related comorbidities and mortality at a younger age. This study investigates the relationship between frailty, assessed with the Intellectual Disability Frailty Index (ID-FI) and its Short Form, and all-cause mortality over 10 years in older adults with ID. Accurate mortality prediction may help identify high-risk individuals and assist in creating targeted interventions for adults with ID.

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Research summary

The study claims that the Intellectual Disability Frailty Index can predict 10-year mortality in adults with intellectual disabilities. This paper is relevant as it addresses frailty and mortality in a specific population, contributing to understanding age-related health risks and potential interventions.

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