A new study shows a sharp rise in rates of cognitive disability within the U.S. over the past decade. Adults under the age of 40 experienced the greatest increase in risk, with 2023 rates of nearly 1 ...
Intellectual disability is a disorder marked by below-average intellectual function and a lack of skills necessary for independent daily living. The condition begins in the developmental period. The ...
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Cognitive disability might be on the rise in the U.S., particularly among younger adults
A retrospective analysis of data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Disability and Health Data System revealed that the prevalence of self-reported cognitive disability rose from ...
Over the past decade, more adults in the US report experiencing problems with concentration, memory, and decision-making. While adults of all ages reported these issues, researchers found that the ...
A House bill that would require people convicted in death-penalty cases to submit evidence of an IQ below 75 to claim an ...
Adults with cognitive disabilities are more likely to have worse experiences with health care system
People with cognitive disabilities – like autism, attention deficit and memory loss – are less satisfied with their health care than those in the general population, according to a study published by ...
Parents of adults with autism are actively engaging with legislators to address pressing housing challenges faced by their ...
People with intellectual disabilities, such as those with Down syndrome or fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, have historically had shorter life expectancies than the general population, but data from a ...
More than 200 Special Olympics athletes and individuals with intellectual disabilities received health screenings, community ...
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