Concurrent medical conditions and health care use and needs among children with learning and behavioral developmental disabilities, National Health Interview …
Studies document various associated health risks for children with developmental
disabilities (DDs). Further study is needed by disability type. Using the 2006–2010 National
Health Interview Surveys, we assessed the prevalence of numerous medical conditions (eg
asthma, frequent diarrhea/colitis, seizures), health care use measures (eg seeing a medical
specialist and> 9 office visits in past year), health impact measures (eg needing help with
personal care), and selected indicators of unmet health needs (eg unable to afford needed …
disabilities (DDs). Further study is needed by disability type. Using the 2006–2010 National
Health Interview Surveys, we assessed the prevalence of numerous medical conditions (eg
asthma, frequent diarrhea/colitis, seizures), health care use measures (eg seeing a medical
specialist and> 9 office visits in past year), health impact measures (eg needing help with
personal care), and selected indicators of unmet health needs (eg unable to afford needed …