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Adults with Learning Disabilities Die 20 Years Early, Says Report

In 2023, 38.8% of deaths among adults with learning disabilities were avoidable, with flu, pneumonia, and heart disease as leading causes, highlighting ongoing health inequalities.

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People with learning disabilities and autism die almost 20 years younger than the rest of the population.

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Avoidable deaths among learning disabled adults still above general population

The latest Learning from lives and deaths report (LeDeR) showed data for 2023.

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Adults with learning disabilities die 20 years early, says report

People with learning disabilities and autism die almost 20 years younger than the rest of the population.

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