New research reveals a devastating truth: people with severe intellectual disabilities are dying 24 years earlier than the general population, with nearly 40% of those deaths preventable. The gap widens for ethnic minorities, who die 14 years younger than their white peers — exposing deep systemic failures in healthcare. Preventable causes like pneumonia and epilepsy point to a critical disconnect between available care and what’s actually delivered. It’s time for urgent, targeted interventions to save lives and ensure equitable care for the most vulnerable.
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