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Cancer and learning disability

L B Cooke1

  • 1Stoke Park Hospital, Stapleton, Bristol, England.

Journal of Intellectual Disability Research : JIDR
|August 1, 1997
PubMed
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Cancer mortality rates are lower in individuals with learning disabilities compared to the general population. Gastro-intestinal cancers are more prevalent, while lung, breast, and prostate cancers are notably rare in this group.

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Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Public Health
  • Disability Studies

Background:

  • Cancer is a leading cause of death globally.
  • Understanding cancer epidemiology in specific populations is crucial for targeted prevention and treatment strategies.
  • Individuals with learning disabilities may have unique risk factors and outcomes for various diseases, including cancer.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To conduct a 60-year survey of cancer mortality rates in individuals with learning disabilities.
  • To compare cancer incidence and types in this population against the general population.
  • To explore potential reasons for observed epidemiological differences.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of hospital death records and patient medical notes.
  • In-patient population study over a defined 10-year period.

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  • Comparison of cancer mortality data with general population statistics.

    • Main Results:

    • Cancer accounted for 13.6% of deaths in the study group, versus 26% in the general population.
    • Gastro-intestinal cancers represented 55% of all cancers in the study population.
    • Cancers of the bronchus, breast, and prostate were significantly underrepresented compared to the general population.

    Conclusions:

    • Individuals with learning disabilities exhibit a distinct cancer mortality profile.
    • The high proportion of gastro-intestinal cancers warrants further investigation into etiological factors.
    • The low incidence of common cancers like lung, breast, and prostate suggests potential protective mechanisms or lifestyle differences.