Vladimir Vukovic, Amina Banda, Lara Carneiro, Soner Dogan, Peter Knapp, Martin McMahon, Dragana Milutinovic, Pinar Soylar, Kate Sykes, Betul Tosun, Ayla Yava, Vladimir Trajkovski, John Wells, Maarten Cuypers
Cancer is a global public health problem, but its exact prevalence in people with intellectual disabilities is still uncertain. This population, with limited health skills and complex health needs, faces many challenges in cancer prevention, screening, timely diagnosis and treatment. Furthermore, they are often underrepresented in general cancer prevention and screening policies across Europe, leading to widened disparities in health outcomes and premature mortality. Thus, unified national and local policies are needed to reduce inequalities and promoting a pan-European inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities...
November 9, 2023: Journal of Intellectual Disabilities: JOID