The present paper describes age-related fractures in 68 people with intelle
ctual disability and epilepsy (39 females and 29 males). A higher incidence
of fractures in epileptic subjects (26%) was noted when they were compared
with non-epileptic patients (15%). In the sample of 263 epileptics (121 fe
males and 142 males), a higher number of females (32%) sustained fractures
than their male counterparts (20%). The peak period of all fractures is bet
ween 40 and 49 years of age. The highest incidence of fractures in females
occurred during the periods from IO to 19 and 40 to 49 years, while the pea
k was between 30 and 39 years for males. The causes of fractures and preven
tative measures are discussed, and further avenues for research are indicat
ed.