Abstract
Age-specific prevalence rates for learning disabilities among the Asian communities in three Metropolitan Boroughs in the North of England are presented. These data indicate that: (1) below school age there is little difference in the apparent prevalence of severe learning disabilities between the Asian and non-Asian communities; (2) between 5 and 34 years of age, however, the apparent prevalence of severe learning disabilities is approximately three times higher among the Asian community when compared with the non-Asian community.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 317-321 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Ethnicity and Health |
Volume | 2 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Nov 1997 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- British Asians
- Learning disabilities