A Fair, Supportive Society: a social determinants of health approach to improving the lives and health of people with learning disabilities.

A Fair, Supportive Society:  a social determinants of health approach to improving the lives and health of people with learning disabilities A Fair, Supportive Society highlights that some of the most vulnerable people in society – those with learning disabilities – will die 15-20 years sooner on average than the general population – that’s 1,200 people every year.

The report commissioned by NHSE reports on key facts, stats, and interventions. Much of the government action needed to improve life expectancy for people with disabilities is likely to reduce health inequalities for everyone. Action should focus on the ‘social determinants of health’, particularly addressing poverty, poor housing, discrimination and bullying. Institute of Health Equity

See also:

• Children with learning disabilities 'failed by society' BBC News
• Two in five people with learning disabilities not diagnosed in childhood The Guardian