{"id":2854,"date":"2025-02-03T10:45:25","date_gmt":"2025-02-03T10:45:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/idheapp.eu\/?p=2854"},"modified":"2025-02-03T11:42:59","modified_gmt":"2025-02-03T11:42:59","slug":"the-health-of-people-with-intellectual-disabilities-a-challenge-for-us-all","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/idheapp.eu\/hr\/the-health-of-people-with-intellectual-disabilities-a-challenge-for-us-all\/","title":{"rendered":"Zdravlje osoba s intelektualnim te\u0161ko\u0107ama: izazov za sve nas"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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People with <\/span>intellectual disabilities (ID)<\/strong> often face <\/span>greater health risks<\/strong> compared to the general population. These challenges include <\/span>overweight and obesity<\/strong>, <\/span>physical inactivity<\/strong>, <\/span>sedentary behavior<\/strong>, and <\/span>unhealthy habits<\/strong> such as <\/span>smoking and alcohol consumption<\/strong>.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

\u2753 Why is it crucial to talk about this?<\/strong><\/h3>

An unhealthy lifestyle<\/strong> can significantly impact quality of life<\/strong>, life expectancy<\/strong>, and independence<\/strong> for people with ID. It is essential that we take action<\/strong>! \ud83d\ude80<\/p>

\ud83d\udca1 What can we do?<\/strong><\/h3>

\u2705 Promoting healthy lifestyles<\/strong> \ud83e\udd57\ud83c\udfc3\u200d\u2642\ufe0f among people with ID is crucial to reducing health inequalities<\/strong> \u2696\ufe0f and improving their overall well-being<\/strong> \ud83d\ude0a.
Together, we can make a difference!<\/strong> \ud83e\udd1d<\/p>

\ud83d\udd2c Research and Challenges Ahead<\/strong><\/h3>

Although lifestyle change interventions<\/strong> have proven effective in the general population, studies on people with ID<\/strong> still face major challenges<\/strong> \u26a0\ufe0f.<\/p>

\ud83d\udccc Issues such as unclear definitions<\/strong> and lack of detailed information<\/strong> make it difficult to draw solid conclusions<\/strong> about what works best.
\ud83d\udcca Recent studies indicate that only 9%<\/strong> of adults with ID meet the recommended levels of physical activity<\/strong> to maintain a healthy lifestyle<\/strong>\ud83d\udcaa.
\ud83c\udfe1 Additionally, the transition from institutional settings to community living<\/strong> has exposed people with ID to new social and environmental pressures<\/strong>, which can influence the adoption of risky behaviors<\/strong> \u26a0\ufe0f.<\/p>

Despite these obstacles, research is the key to finding solutions and promoting health in people with ID!<\/strong> \ud83d\udcda<\/p>

\ud83d\udce2 A Call to Action<\/strong><\/h3>

It is crucial that lifestyle modification interventions<\/strong> for people with ID address a variety of risk behaviors<\/strong>, including alcohol consumption<\/strong>\u00a0and smoking<\/strong>, and are based on solid behavior change theories<\/strong> \ud83e\udde0.<\/p>

\ud83d\ude4c Join us in this effort!<\/strong> #IDHEAPP
\ud83d\udc99 Together, we can create a more inclusive and healthier world for everyone.<\/strong> \ud83c\udf0e\u2728<\/p><\/div>

References:<\/div>
Rana D, Westrop S, Jaiswal N, Germeni E, McGarty A, Ells L, Lally P, McEwan M, Melville C, Harris L, Wu O. Lifestyle modification interventions for adults with intellectual disabilities: systematic review and meta-analysis at intervention and component levels. J Intellect Disabil Res. 2024 May;68(5):387-445. doi: 10.1111\/jir.13098. Epub 2024 Feb 27. PMID: 38414293.<\/div>
Willems M, Waninge A, Hilgenkamp TIM, van Empelen P, Krijnen WP, van der Schans CP, Melville CA. Effects of lifestyle change interventions for people with intellectual disabilities: Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. J Appl Res Intellect Disabil. 2018 Nov;31(6):949-961. doi: 10.1111\/jar.12463. Epub 2018 May 8. PMID: 29737607.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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EASY-TO-READ VERSION<\/span><\/p>

The Health of People with Intellectual Disabilities: A challenge for everyone<\/b><\/h3>

People with intellectual disabilities (ID) often have more health problems than others. They may face challenges like:<\/p>

  • Being overweight or obese<\/li>
  • Not moving enough<\/li>
  • Sitting too much<\/li>
  • Smoking or drinking alcohol<\/li><\/ul>

    Why is this important?<\/b><\/p>

    An unhealthy lifestyle can make life harder. It can affect:<\/p>

    • How long a person lives<\/li>
    • How happy and independent they are<\/li><\/ul>

      That\u2019s why we must do something about it.<\/p>

      What can we do?<\/b><\/p>

      • Encourage healthy habits like eating well and moving more<\/li>
      • Support people with ID so they can live healthier lives<\/li>
      • Work together to make a difference<\/li><\/ul>

        What does research say?<\/b><\/p>

        Scientists study ways to help people with ID be healthier, but there are some problems:<\/p>

        • Many studies do not give clear answers<\/li>
        • Only 9% of adults with ID do enough exercise to stay healthy<\/li>
        • Moving from institutions to the community can bring new challenges and risks<\/li><\/ul>

          Even with these difficulties, research is important. It helps us find solutions.<\/p>

          Let’s Take Action<\/b><\/p>

          Healthy lifestyle programs for people with ID <\/span>must be better<\/span>. They should:<\/span><\/p>

          • Help stop risky habits like smoking and drinking<\/li>
          • Use strong scientific methods to create real change<\/li><\/ul>

            Join us in making the world healthier for everyone.<\/p>

            Together, we can create a more inclusive and healthy world.<\/b><\/p>

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            Zdravlje osoba s intelektualnim te\u0161ko\u0107ama Izazov za sve nas VERZIJA ISPOD LAKA ZA \u010cITANJE \u201c\u00a9 European Easy-Read Logo: Inclusion Europe. Vi\u0161e informacija na https:\/\/www.inclusioneurope.eu\/easy-to-read\/\u201d. Osobe s intelektualnim te\u0161ko\u0107ama (ID) \u010desto se suo\u010davaju s ve\u0107im zdravstvenim rizicima u usporedbi s op\u0107om populacijom. Ti izazovi uklju\u010duju prekomjernu tjelesnu te\u017einu i pretilost, tjelesnu neaktivnost, sjedila\u010dki na\u010din \u017eivota i nezdrave navike kao \u0161to su pu\u0161enje i konzumacija alkohola. \u2753 Za\u0161to je klju\u010dno razgovarati o ovome? Nezdrav na\u010din \u017eivota mo\u017ee zna\u010dajno utjecati na kvalitetu \u017eivota, \u017eivotni vijek i neovisnost osoba s ID-om. Bitno je da ne\u0161to poduzmemo! \ud83d\ude80 \ud83d\udca1 \u0160to mo\u017eemo u\u010diniti? \u2705 Promicanje zdravih stilova \u017eivota \ud83e\udd57\ud83c\udfc3\u200d\u2642\ufe0f me\u0111u osobama s ID-om klju\u010dno je za smanjenje nejednakosti u zdravlju \u2696\ufe0f i pobolj\u0161anje njihove op\u0107e dobrobiti \ud83d\ude0a. Zajedno mo\u017eemo napraviti razliku! \ud83e\udd1d \ud83d\udd2c Istra\u017eivanje i predstoje\u0107i izazovi Iako su se intervencije za promjenu na\u010dina \u017eivota pokazale u\u010dinkovitima u op\u0107oj populaciji, studije o osobama s ID-om i dalje se suo\u010davaju s velikim izazovima \u26a0\ufe0f. \ud83d\udccc Problemi kao \u0161to su nejasne definicije i nedostatak detaljnih informacija ote\u017eavaju dono\u0161enje \u010dvrstih zaklju\u010daka o tome \u0161to najbolje funkcionira.\ud83d\udcca Nedavne studije pokazuju da samo 9% odraslih osoba s ID-om zadovoljava preporu\u010dene razine tjelesne aktivnosti za odr\u017eavanje zdravog na\u010dina \u017eivota\ud83d\udcaa.\ud83c\udfe1 Osim toga, prijelaz iz institucionalnih okru\u017eenja u \u017eivot u zajednici izlo\u017eio je osobe s ID-om novim dru\u0161tvenim i okoli\u0161nim pritiscima, \u0161to mo\u017ee utjecati na usvajanje rizi\u010dnog pona\u0161anja. \u26a0\ufe0f. Unato\u010d ovim preprekama, istra\u017eivanje je klju\u010d za pronala\u017eenje rje\u0161enja i promicanje zdravlja kod osoba s ID-om! \ud83d\udcda \ud83d\udce2 Poziv na akciju Od klju\u010dne je va\u017enosti da se intervencije za promjenu \u017eivotnog stila za osobe s ID-om odnose na razli\u010dita rizi\u010dna pona\u0161anja, uklju\u010duju\u0107i konzumaciju alkohola i pu\u0161enje, te da se temelje na \u010dvrstim teorijama promjene pona\u0161anja \ud83e\udde0. \ud83d\ude4c Pridru\u017eite nam se u ovom nastojanju! #IDHEAPP\ud83d\udc99 Zajedno mo\u017eemo stvoriti inkluzivniji i zdraviji svijet za sve. \ud83c\udf0e\u2728 Literatura: Rana D, Westrop S, Jaiswal N, Germeni E, McGarty A, Ells L, Lally P, McEwan M, Melville C, Harris L, Wu O. Intervencije modifikacije na\u010dina \u017eivota za odrasle osobe s intelektualnim te\u0161ko\u0107ama: sustavni pregled i meta-analiza na razini intervencije i komponente. J Intellect Disabil Res. Svibanj 2024.;68(5):387-445. doi: 10.1111\/jir.13098. Epub 2024, 27. velja\u010de. PMID: 38414293. Willems M, Waninge A, Hilgenkamp TIM, van Empelen P, Krijnen WP, van der Schans CP, Melville CA. U\u010dinci intervencija promjene na\u010dina \u017eivota za osobe s intelektualnim te\u0161ko\u0107ama: sustavni pregled i meta-analiza randomiziranih kontroliranih ispitivanja. J Appl Res Intellect Disabil. 2018. studeni;31(6):949-961. doi: 10.1111\/jar.12463. Epub 2018. 8. svibnja. PMID: 29737607. VERZIJA LAKA ZA \u010cITANJE Zdravlje osoba s intelektualnim te\u0161ko\u0107ama: izazov za sve Osobe s intelektualnim te\u0161ko\u0107ama (ID) \u010desto imaju vi\u0161e zdravstvenih problema od drugih. Mogu se suo\u010diti s izazovima kao \u0161to su: Prekomjerna te\u017eina ili pretilo Ne kre\u0107u se dovoljno Previ\u0161e sjede Pu\u0161e ili piju alkohol Za\u0161to je to va\u017eno? Nezdrav na\u010din \u017eivota mo\u017ee ote\u017eati \u017eivot. To mo\u017ee utjecati na: Koliko dugo osoba \u017eivi Koliko je sretna i neovisna. Zato moramo ne\u0161to poduzeti po tom pitanju. \u0160to mo\u017eemo u\u010diniti? Potaknite zdrave navike poput dobre prehrane i vi\u0161e kretanja Podr\u017eite osobe s ID-om kako bi mogli \u017eivjeti zdravije. Radite zajedno kako biste napravili razliku \u0160to ka\u017eu istra\u017eivanja? Znanstvenici prou\u010davaju na\u010dine kako pomo\u0107i osobama s ID-om da budu zdraviji, ali postoje neki problemi: Mnoga istra\u017eivanja ne daju jasne odgovore. Samo 9% odraslih osoba s ID-om dovoljno vje\u017eba kako bi ostali zdravi Prelazak iz institucija u zajednicu mo\u017ee donijeti nove izazove i rizike. \u010cak i uz ove pote\u0161ko\u0107e, istra\u017eivanje je va\u017eno. Poma\u017ee nam prona\u0107i rje\u0161enja. Poduzmimo akciju Programi zdravog na\u010dina \u017eivota za osobe s ID-om moraju biti bolji. Oni bi trebali: pomo\u0107i u prestanku rizi\u010dnih navika poput pu\u0161enja i pijenja. Koristiti sna\u017ene znanstvene metode za stvaranje stvarne promjene. Pridru\u017eite nam se u stvaranju zdravog svijeta za sve. Zajedno mo\u017eemo stvoriti inkluzivniji i zdraviji svijet.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":2348,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"elementor_theme","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"disabled","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"set","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[40],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2854","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"yoast_head":"\nThe Health of People with Intellectual Disabilities: A Challenge for Us All - IDHEApp<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/idheapp.eu\/hr\/the-health-of-people-with-intellectual-disabilities-a-challenge-for-us-all\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"hr_HR\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"The Health of People with Intellectual Disabilities: A Challenge for Us All - IDHEApp\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"The Health of People with Intellectual Disabilities A Challenge for Us All EASY TO READ VERSION BELOW \u201c\u00a9 European Easyto-Read Logo: Inclusion Europe. More information at https:\/\/www.inclusioneurope.eu\/easy-to-read\/\u201d. People with intellectual disabilities (ID) often face greater health risks compared to the general population. These challenges include overweight and obesity, physical inactivity, sedentary behavior, and unhealthy habits such as smoking and alcohol consumption. \u2753 Why is it crucial to talk about this? An unhealthy lifestyle can significantly impact quality of life, life expectancy, and independence for people with ID. It is essential that we take action! \ud83d\ude80 \ud83d\udca1 What can we do? \u2705 Promoting healthy lifestyles \ud83e\udd57\ud83c\udfc3\u200d\u2642\ufe0f among people with ID is crucial to reducing health inequalities \u2696\ufe0f and improving their overall well-being \ud83d\ude0a.Together, we can make a difference! \ud83e\udd1d \ud83d\udd2c Research and Challenges Ahead Although lifestyle change interventions have proven effective in the general population, studies on people with ID still face major challenges \u26a0\ufe0f. \ud83d\udccc Issues such as unclear definitions and lack of detailed information make it difficult to draw solid conclusions about what works best.\ud83d\udcca Recent studies indicate that only 9% of adults with ID meet the recommended levels of physical activity to maintain a healthy lifestyle\ud83d\udcaa.\ud83c\udfe1 Additionally, the transition from institutional settings to community living has exposed people with ID to new social and environmental pressures, which can influence the adoption of risky behaviors \u26a0\ufe0f. Despite these obstacles, research is the key to finding solutions and promoting health in people with ID! \ud83d\udcda \ud83d\udce2 A Call to Action It is crucial that lifestyle modification interventions for people with ID address a variety of risk behaviors, including alcohol consumption\u00a0and smoking, and are based on solid behavior change theories \ud83e\udde0. \ud83d\ude4c Join us in this effort! #IDHEAPP\ud83d\udc99 Together, we can create a more inclusive and healthier world for everyone. \ud83c\udf0e\u2728 References:Rana D, Westrop S, Jaiswal N, Germeni E, McGarty A, Ells L, Lally P, McEwan M, Melville C, Harris L, Wu O. Lifestyle modification interventions for adults with intellectual disabilities: systematic review and meta-analysis at intervention and component levels. J Intellect Disabil Res. 2024 May;68(5):387-445. doi: 10.1111\/jir.13098. Epub 2024 Feb 27. PMID: 38414293.Willems M, Waninge A, Hilgenkamp TIM, van Empelen P, Krijnen WP, van der Schans CP, Melville CA. Effects of lifestyle change interventions for people with intellectual disabilities: Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. J Appl Res Intellect Disabil. 2018 Nov;31(6):949-961. doi: 10.1111\/jar.12463. Epub 2018 May 8. PMID: 29737607. EASY-TO-READ VERSION The Health of People with Intellectual Disabilities: A challenge for everyone People with intellectual disabilities (ID) often have more health problems than others. They may face challenges like: Being overweight or obese Not moving enough Sitting too much Smoking or drinking alcohol Why is this important? An unhealthy lifestyle can make life harder. It can affect: How long a person lives How happy and independent they are That\u2019s why we must do something about it. What can we do? Encourage healthy habits like eating well and moving more Support people with ID so they can live healthier lives Work together to make a difference What does research say? Scientists study ways to help people with ID be healthier, but there are some problems: Many studies do not give clear answers Only 9% of adults with ID do enough exercise to stay healthy Moving from institutions to the community can bring new challenges and risks Even with these difficulties, research is important. It helps us find solutions. Let’s Take Action Healthy lifestyle programs for people with ID must be better. They should: Help stop risky habits like smoking and drinking Use strong scientific methods to create real change Join us in making the world healthier for everyone. 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More information at https:\/\/www.inclusioneurope.eu\/easy-to-read\/\u201d. People with intellectual disabilities (ID) often face greater health risks compared to the general population. These challenges include overweight and obesity, physical inactivity, sedentary behavior, and unhealthy habits such as smoking and alcohol consumption. \u2753 Why is it crucial to talk about this? An unhealthy lifestyle can significantly impact quality of life, life expectancy, and independence for people with ID. It is essential that we take action! \ud83d\ude80 \ud83d\udca1 What can we do? \u2705 Promoting healthy lifestyles \ud83e\udd57\ud83c\udfc3\u200d\u2642\ufe0f among people with ID is crucial to reducing health inequalities \u2696\ufe0f and improving their overall well-being \ud83d\ude0a.Together, we can make a difference! \ud83e\udd1d \ud83d\udd2c Research and Challenges Ahead Although lifestyle change interventions have proven effective in the general population, studies on people with ID still face major challenges \u26a0\ufe0f. \ud83d\udccc Issues such as unclear definitions and lack of detailed information make it difficult to draw solid conclusions about what works best.\ud83d\udcca Recent studies indicate that only 9% of adults with ID meet the recommended levels of physical activity to maintain a healthy lifestyle\ud83d\udcaa.\ud83c\udfe1 Additionally, the transition from institutional settings to community living has exposed people with ID to new social and environmental pressures, which can influence the adoption of risky behaviors \u26a0\ufe0f. Despite these obstacles, research is the key to finding solutions and promoting health in people with ID! \ud83d\udcda \ud83d\udce2 A Call to Action It is crucial that lifestyle modification interventions for people with ID address a variety of risk behaviors, including alcohol consumption\u00a0and smoking, and are based on solid behavior change theories \ud83e\udde0. \ud83d\ude4c Join us in this effort! #IDHEAPP\ud83d\udc99 Together, we can create a more inclusive and healthier world for everyone. \ud83c\udf0e\u2728 References:Rana D, Westrop S, Jaiswal N, Germeni E, McGarty A, Ells L, Lally P, McEwan M, Melville C, Harris L, Wu O. Lifestyle modification interventions for adults with intellectual disabilities: systematic review and meta-analysis at intervention and component levels. J Intellect Disabil Res. 2024 May;68(5):387-445. doi: 10.1111\/jir.13098. Epub 2024 Feb 27. PMID: 38414293.Willems M, Waninge A, Hilgenkamp TIM, van Empelen P, Krijnen WP, van der Schans CP, Melville CA. 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