Health screening for people with Down's syndrome.
All adults over the age of 18 years with Down's syndrome living in a borough of London, England, were identified through a case register. A questionnaire seeking information on health status and screening was sent to their carers. The reply rate was 70%. The attendance for general health care is reasonable, but there are some gaps in screening. The implications for primary health care and health promotion are discussed.
Piachaud
J
J
St Charles Hospital, London, UK.
Rohde
J
J
Pasupathy
A
A
D000328:Adult; D004314:Down Syndrome; D005260:Female; D006296:Health Services / Q000706:statistics & numerical data / Q000600:supply & distribution; D006305:Health Status Indicators; D006801:Humans; D008131:London; D008297:Male; D011320:Primary Health Care; D012042:Registries; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires