Perspectives of intellectual disability in South Africa: epidemiology, policy, services for children and adults

@article{Adnams2010PerspectivesOI,
  title={Perspectives of intellectual disability in South Africa: epidemiology, policy, services for children and adults},
  author={Colleen Adnams},
  journal={Current Opinion in Psychiatry},
  year={2010},
  volume={23},
  pages={436–440}
}
  • C. Adnams
  • Published 1 September 2010
  • Medicine
  • Current Opinion in Psychiatry
Purpose of review This review aims to summarize data published in the scientific literature and available on official websites on the epidemiology, policies and services for children and adults with intellectual disability in South Africa. Recent findings There is a paucity of published literature on intellectual disability in South Africa. The lack of evidence-based publications within the prescribed review period of 12–18 months precludes an accurate description of the prevailing epidemiology… 
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