Bone health in adults with epilepsy and intellectual disability

Robert Winterhalder, Rohit Shankar*

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Abstract

Epilepsy is more prevalent in individuals with intellectual disability (ID) compared to the general population, and this prevalence increases with increasing severity of ID. Epilepsy affects approximately 22% of people with ID, while 25% of people with epilepsy (PWE) have an ID. Epilepsy is associated with significantly impaired bone health including osteoporosis and bone fractures, while individuals with ID are at increased risk of osteopenia and osteoporosis, and vitamin D deficiency.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)100-101
Number of pages2
JournalBritish Journal of General Practice
Volume72
Issue number716
Publication statusPublished - 24 Feb 2022

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Family Practice

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