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The epidemiology of fractures among adults with severe mental retardation residing in a state developmental center

Creator:

Downs, Steve B.

Abstract:

This retrospective study investigated the incidence, characteristics, and risk factors of bone fracture among a group of 518 adults with severe mental retardation between 25 and 75 years old. Data were collected from a large state developmental center in the Western United States between April 1, 1991 and March 31,...

Resource Type:

Dissertation

Full Text:

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