Intellectual Disability

"Intellectual Disability" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus, MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure, which enables searching at various levels of specificity.

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Subnormal intellectual functioning which originates during the developmental period. This has multiple potential etiologies, including genetic defects and perinatal insults. Intelligence quotient (IQ) scores are commonly used to determine whether an individual has an intellectual disability. IQ scores between 70 and 79 are in the borderline range. Scores below 67 are in the disabled range. (from Joynt, Clinical Neurology, 1992, Ch55, p28)

Descriptor ID	D008607
MeSH Number(s)	C10.597.606.643 C23.888.592.604.646 F01.700.687 F03.625.539
Concept/Terms	Intellectual Disability Intellectual Disability Disabilities, Intellectual Intellectual Disabilities Retardation, Mental Mental Retardation Disability, Intellectual Intellectual Development Disorder Development Disorder, Intellectual Development Disorders, Intellectual Disorder, Intellectual Development Disorders, Intellectual Development Intellectual Development Disorders Idiocy Idiocy Mental Retardation, Psychosocial Mental Retardation, Psychosocial Mental Retardations, Psychosocial Psychosocial Mental Retardation Psychosocial Mental Retardations Retardation, Psychosocial Mental Retardations, Psychosocial Mental Deficiency, Mental Deficiency, Mental Deficiencies, Mental Mental Deficiencies Mental Deficiency

Below are MeSH descriptors whose meaning is more general than "Intellectual Disability".

Diseases [C]
Nervous System Diseases [C10]
Neurologic Manifestations [C10.597]
Neurobehavioral Manifestations [C10.597.606]
Intellectual Disability [C10.597.606.643]
Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms [C23]
Signs and Symptoms [C23.888]
Neurologic Manifestations [C23.888.592]
Neurobehavioral Manifestations [C23.888.592.604]
Intellectual Disability [C23.888.592.604.646]
Psychiatry and Psychology [F]
Behavior and Behavior Mechanisms [F01]
Neurobehavioral Manifestations [F01.700]
Intellectual Disability [F01.700.687]
Mental Disorders [F03]
Neurodevelopmental Disorders [F03.625]
Intellectual Disability [F03.625.539]

Below are MeSH descriptors whose meaning is more specific than "Intellectual Disability".

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Bar chart showing 129 publications over 26 distinct years, with a maximum of 15 publications in 2021

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Year	Major Topic	Minor Topic	Total
1995	1	0	1
1996	1	0	1
1998	2	1	3
2002	3	1	4
2003	2	1	3
2004	1	0	1
2005	1	1	2
2006	5	0	5
2007	3	1	4
2008	3	1	4
2009	2	0	2
2010	2	0	2
2011	4	0	4
2012	3	2	5
2013	2	2	4
2014	6	2	8
2015	9	2	11
2016	4	0	4
2017	2	1	3
2018	6	3	9
2019	7	2	9
2020	3	0	3
2021	14	1	15
2022	8	0	8
2023	6	0	6
2024	8	0	8

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Chandan P, Noonan EJ, Brody KD, Feller C, Lauer E. Innovation in Medical Education on Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities: Report on the National Inclusive Curriculum for Health Education-Medical Initiative. Med Care. 2025 Jan 01; 63(1 Suppl 1):S25-S30.

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Frazier JA, Hanratty L, Weinstock AK. Mental Health Care Needs and Access to Care for Adults With Intellectual Disabilities. Med Care. 2025 Jan 01; 63(1 Suppl 1):S8-S14.

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Krahn GL, Havercamp SM, Bonardi A. Through the Looking Glass: A Data Lens on Health of People With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Intellect Dev Disabil. 2024 Dec 01; 62(6):433-445.

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Ranca?o KM, Curtin C, Must A, Bandini LG. Does food selectivity drive differences in dietary resemblance between children with intellectual disabilities and typical development? Appetite. 2025 Jan 01; 204:107744.

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Pham HH, Benevides TW, Andresen ML, Bahr M, Nicholson J, Corey T, Jaremski JE, Faughnan K, Edelman M, Hernandez-Hons A, Langer C, Shore S, Ausderau K, Burstin H, Hingle ST, Kirk AS, Johnson K, Siasoco V, Budway E, Chin Kit-Wells MD, Cifra-Bean L, Damiani M, Eisenchenk S, Finn C, Friedman M, Onaiwu MG, Haythorn M, Jirikowic T, Lo MC, Mackin C, Mangrum T, Matisse ZA, Merahn S, Myers AL, Nobbie PD, Siebert JH, Skoch MG, Smith I, Stasio BJ, Sullivan MK, Vuong H, Wheeler M, Wigington TG, Woodward C. Advancing Health Policy and Outcomes for People With Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities: A Community-Led Agenda. JAMA Health Forum. 2024 Aug 02; 5(8):e242201.

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Anacker L, Edwards M, Nonnemacher S, Pinals DA. Attending to Persons with Intellectual and/or Other Developmental Disorders in Crisis Settings. Psychiatr Clin North Am. 2024 Sep; 47(3):563-576.

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Bassani S, Chrast J, Ambrosini G, Voisin N, Sch?tz F, Brusco A, Sirchia F, Turban L, Schubert S, Abou Jamra R, Schlump JU, DeMille D, Bayrak-Toydemir P, Nelson GR, Wong KN, Duncan L, Mosera M, Gilissen C, Vissers LELM, Pfundt R, Kersseboom R, Yttervik H, Hansen G?M, Smeland MF, Butler KM, Lyons MJ, Carvalho CMB, Zhang C, Lupski JR, Potocki L, Flores-Gallegos L, Morales-Toquero R, Petit F, Yalcin B, Tuttle A, Elloumi HZ, McCormick L, Kukolich M, Klaas O, Horvath J, Scala M, Iacomino M, Operto F, Zara F, Writzl K, Maver A, Haanp?? MK, Pohjola P, Arikka H, Kievit AJA, Calandrini C, Iseli C, Guex N, Reymond A. Variant-specific pathophysiological mechanisms of AFF3 differently influence transcriptome profiles. Genome Med. 2024 05 30; 16(1):72.

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Curtin C, Bandini LG, Forquer M, Cullen P, Ranca?o KM, Must A, Schreck K, Bowling AB, Askenazy N, Wei X, Irish C, Stanish HI. A remotely-delivered pilot and feasibility program to promote physical and food literacy in adolescents with intellectual disabilities. J Appl Res Intellect Disabil. 2024 May; 37(3):e13228.

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Fleming RK, Eliasziw M, Dittrich GA, Curtin C, Maslin M, Must A, Bandini LG. Changes in Physical Activity Associated With a Multicomponent Weight-Loss Randomized Controlled Trial for Youth With Intellectual Disabilities. Adapt Phys Activ Q. 2024 Apr 01; 41(2):287-305.

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James TG, Argenyi MS, Gravino A, Benevides TW. Human immunodeficiency virus diagnosis and care among adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are publicly insured. J Intellect Disabil Res. 2024 02; 68(2):150-163.

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