P133: Announcing the Down syndrome health measure
Abstract
The World Health Organization defines health as “a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” However, no validated measures for health status created just for individuals with Down syndrome existed – until now. General population measures cannot be used because Down syndrome does not have the same risk profile as the general population with respect to medical comorbidities including obesity and sleep apnea, mental health conditions, social factors like community inclusion and school support, and medical costs.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Down syndrome and intellectual disability research
Health Systems
Economic Evaluations
Quality of Life
Health Education and Validation
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Genetics in Medicine Open
- Volume
- 4
- Pages
- 103627–103627
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- EN