Polydipsia in adults with learning disabilities: Prevalence, presentation and aetiology
Abstract
Primary polydipsia (the ingestion of excessive quantities of non-alcoholic fluid) represents a significant risk to the health of individuals engaging in this behaviour. However, despite a prevalence rate identified within this paper of 14.5%, the phenomenon of excessive drinking in people who have learning disabilities is a greatly under-researched area. Associations with autism and pica behaviours have been identified within this study, and require further investigation in future research. Research into effective interventions to manage and reduced excessive drinking behaviours in individuals with learning disabilities is also indicated.
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1999
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Learning disorders, Polydipsia
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Rowland, G. H. (1999). Polydipsia in adults with learning disabilities: Prevalence, presentation and aetiology. British Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 45(88), pp.52-62.