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Abstract

INTRODUCTIONThis article gives an overview of constipationand related concerns in people withlearning disabilities (LDs) and/or autisticpeople. It provides recommendations toprimary care to help address this issue. Itfurthers the evidence and importance ofrecognising and managing constipation asoutlined in national guidance.1Public Health England and the Officefor National Statistics estimate thatapproximately 2.16% of adults and 2.50%of children in the UK have an LD. Autisticspectrum condition (ASC) is reported inapproximately 2% of adults and children. Itis considered that 30%–70% of people whohave an ASC will also have an LD.2

DOI

10.3399/bjgp22X720077

Publication Date

2022-06-30

Publication Title

British Journal of General Practice

Volume

72

Issue

720

ISSN

0960-1643

First Page

348

Last Page

351

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