Understanding Health Disparities and Inequities Faced by Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities

Background  There is an increasing interest in the notion of health disparities, inequities and inequalities in Canada and elsewhere. In Canada, individuals with disabilities represent one of six groups identified as particularly vulnerable to health disparities. Method  This paper combines the lite...

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Published in:Journal of applied research in intellectual disabilities 2005-06, Vol.18 (2), p.113-121
Main Author: Ouellette-Kuntz, Hélène
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Access to Health Care
Canada
Correlation
Developmental disabilities
disparities
equality
Foreign Countries
health
Health disparities
inequities
Intellectual disabilities
Mental Retardation
Physical Health
Social Bias
Social Influences
Socioeconomic Influences
Socioeconomic Status
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Summary:Background  There is an increasing interest in the notion of health disparities, inequities and inequalities in Canada and elsewhere. In Canada, individuals with disabilities represent one of six groups identified as particularly vulnerable to health disparities. Method  This paper combines the literature related to the concepts of inequity and inequality with the body of knowledge on health disparities faced by individuals with intellectual disabilities. Results  The value of distinguishing inequity from inequality, particularly as it relates to the experience of individuals with intellectual disabilities, is highlighted. Conclusions  A framework for the study of health inequities based on intellectual impairment is proposed.
ISSN:1360-2322
1468-3148
DOI:10.1111/j.1468-3148.2005.00240.x