Key Points
Question
What individual and residential characteristics are associated with COVID-19 outcomes for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities receiving residential services?
Findings
In this cohort study of 543 adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities receiving residential services in New York City, age, larger residential settings, Down syndrome, and chronic kidney disease were associated with COVID-19 diagnosis. Heart disease was associated with COVID-19 mortality.
Meaning
This study’s findings suggest that risk factors for COVID-19 diagnosis and mortality for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities receiving residential services are similar to (age, preexisting conditions, size of residence) and unique from (Down syndrome) those reported in the general population.
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