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Review
. 2005 Mar 26;330(7493):721-3.
doi: 10.1136/bmj.330.7493.721.

Chronic illness and disability

Michele Yeo  1 , Susan Sawyer
Affiliations
Review

Chronic illness and disability

Michele Yeo et al. BMJ. .
No abstract available

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Figures

Figure 1
Figure 1
Growth chart (with 25th, 50th, 75th, and 91st centiles) of 13 year old girl with coeliac disease and anorexia nervosa. Coeliac disease was diagnosed at age 10 during investigation for short stature. She later presented, at age 13, with mother's concerns about restriction of food
Figure 2
Figure 2
Young people with a chronic condition who can take part in recreational and sporting activities with their peers may be less likely to be socially isolated
Figure 3
Figure 3
See this image and copyright information in PMC

References

    1. Neinstein LS. Adolescent health care: a practical guide. Baltimore, MD: Williams & Wilkins, 2002.
    1. Suris JC, Michaud PA, Viner R. The adolescent with a chronic condition: parts 1 and 2. Arch Dis Child 2004;89: 938-49. - PMC - PubMed
    1. www.connexions.gov.uk (for vocational advice for young people)
    1. www.skill.org.uk (the UK National Bureau for Students With Disabilities, which promotes opportunities for young people with disability in further education, training, and employment)
    1. www.euteach.com (for resources for teaching about chronic illness in adolescent health)