POPULATION ESTIMATES
FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
qEstimates are 1.2% of Total US Population.
qPopulation is Aging--e.g., Increased Life Expectancy
•Persons with Mental Retardation              General Population
•1930s - 19 years
•1970s - 59 years
•1993   -  66 years                                                   70.0 years
•2000   -   -------                                                        76.9 years