People with lived experience of learning disabilities must have a bigger voice when decisions are made about health
The life expectancy of people who have a learning disability is significantly shorter than that of those who do not – and the disparity is getting worse. The average age at death of people with a learning disability is 62; this is 21 to 24 years less than people who do not have a learning disability.
Learning Disability Practice. 26, 4, 14-15. doi: 10.7748/ldp.26.4.14.s5
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