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PURPOSES : To describe demographical variables, and to study functional ability to
perform activities of daily life in adults with osteogenesis imperfecta (OI).
METHODS: Population-based study. Ninety-seven patients aged 25 years and older,
41 men and 56 women, were included. For the demographical variables, comparison
was made to a matched control-group (475 persons) from the Norwegian general
population. Structured interviews concerning social conditions, employment and
educational issues and clinical examination were performed. The Sunnaas
Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Index was used to assess the ability to perform ADL. RESULTS: The prevalence of clinical manifestations according to Sillence was
in accordance with other studies. Demographical variables showed that most adults
with OI are married and have children. They had a higher educational level than
the control group, but the employment rate was significantly lower. However, the
rate of employed men was similar in both groups. Adult persons with OI achieved a
high score when tested for ADL. CONCLUSIONS: Adults with OI are well educated
compared with the general population, and most of them are employed. High scores
when tested for ADL indicate that most of them are able to live their lives
independently, even though there are some differences according to the severity of the disorder.

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