Yahoo News Canada·3 min read·medium
Over half of adults with learning difficulties do not live past 65, report says
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Erica Witherington; Beth Rose - Disability affairs reporters✦AI Summary
A new report from the LeDeR review reveals that over half of adults with learning disabilities in England die before age 65. The findings highlight a 19-year life expectancy gap compared to the general population, though avoidable deaths from treatable conditions have seen a slight decline.
Charlie Lander (centre) died aged 48 after swallowing a plastic glove [Rosalie Lander] More than half of adults with learning disabilities in England die before the age of 65, an annual report into mortality suggests.
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