June 9, 2021

Risk Factors Associated With COVID-19 Outcomes Among People With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Receiving Residential Services

Category: Article Summary

Topic: Clinical Characteristics and Health Care Setting

Keywords (Tags): clinical characteristics

• In adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) receiving residential services in New York City (n=543), age and pre-existing conditions, such chronic kidney disease, were associated with a COVID-19 diagnosis. These risk factors were similar to those reported in the general population. Diagnosis of Down syndrome was also associated with a COVID-19 diagnosis (OR=3), while heart disease was associated with COVID-19 mortality (OR=10).

Landes et al. (June 8, 2021). Risk Factors Associated With COVID-19 Outcomes Among People With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Receiving Residential Services. JAMA Network Open. https://doi.org/10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2021.12862