Journal article
Using national surveys for mental health surveillance of individuals with intellectual disabilities in Canada
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Individuals with intellectual disabilities have a higher prevalence of health problems, including psychiatric and behavioural conditions, than the general population. However, there is little population-based information in Canada about individuals with a dual diagnosis of psychiatric disorder and intellectual impairment. The aim of this study was to determine whether the 2005 Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS) and the 2006 …
Authors
Bielska IA; Ouellette-Kuntz H; Hunter D
Journal
Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention in Canada, Vol. 32, No. 4, pp. 194–199
Publisher
Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention Branch (HPCDP) Public Health Agency of Canada
Publication Date
September 2012
DOI
10.24095/hpcdp.32.4.03
ISSN
1925-6515