Annual figures on the health and care of people with learning disabilities have been released by NHS Digital.
The Health and Care of People with Learning Disabilities, 2017-18 consists of data collected from just over half of GP practices in England on key health issues for people with learning disabilities1.
It includes figures on:
- life expectancy
- Body Mass Index (BMI)
- flu vaccinations
- palliative care
- cancer screening
The report also includes figures on the prevalence of various health conditions, such as epilepsy and heart disease.
Read the full report here.