title: Healthy behaviors and lifestyles in young adults with a history of developmental disabilities.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  Measure select Healthy People 2010 Leading Health Indicators in young adults with and without a history of developmental disabilities (DD) using a population-based cohort.
  
  
  METHODS
  Young adults were interviewed to assess the prevalence of seven Leading Health Indicators: physical activity, overweight and obesity, tobacco use, substance abuse, responsible sexual behavior, injury and violence, and access to healthcare.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Young adults with a history of DD were less likely to be involved in tobacco use, substance abuse and sexual activity. Areas of concern included below normal Body Mass Index, lack of HIV/AIDS and sex education, preventive healthcare services for women, and victimization.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Despite some healthy lifestyle indicators, health gaps may place young adults with a history of DD at risk for poor health and quality of life.
authors.affiliation: Association of Schools of Public Health Fellow, USA. jrurangirwa@yahoo.com
authors.forename: Jacqueline
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Rurangirwa
authors.forename: Kim
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Van Naarden Braun
authors.forename: Diana
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Schendel
authors.forename: Marshalyn
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Yeargin-Allsopp
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D015331:Cohort Studies; D019548:Crime Victims; D002658:Developmental Disabilities / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D005845:Georgia; D015438:Health Behavior; D006297:Health Services Accessibility; D006801:Humans; D008019:Life Style; D008297:Male; D012307:Risk Factors; D012725:Sexual Behavior; D012907:Smoking; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders