Adult Care - Dysphagia: Common Conditions Made Complex
Dysphagia: Common Conditions Made Complex
People with learning disabilities are dying, on average, 22 years younger than the general population. Dysphagia — difficulty swallowing — is one of the most prevalent yet preventable contributors to this health inequality.
This presentation explores what dysphagia is, why it disproportionately affects people with learning disabilities, and what we can do to prevent avoidable deaths.