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Peer reviewedLevy-Shiff, Rachel; Lerman, Maya; Har-Even, Dov; Hod, Moshe – Developmental Psychology, 2002
Explored relation of biological and psychosocial risk factors to infant development among pregnant women who had pregestational diabetes, gestational diabetes, or were nondiabetic. Found that infants of diabetic mothers scored lower on the Bayley Scales at 1 year and revealed fewer positive and more negative behaviors than infants of nondiabetic…
Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Comparative Analysis, Coping, Diabetes
Peer reviewedLifshitz, Hefziba – Education and Training in Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities, 2001
A survey investigated aging in 37 men and 28 women with mental retardation in three age groups: 40-49, 50-59, and 60+ living in group homes and apartments in Israel. Results indicate declines as early as age 40 in physical health. The most common ailment is diabetes, followed by weight problems. (Contains references.) (Author/CR)
Descriptors: Adults, Age Differences, Cerebral Palsy, Diabetes
