Office of Inspector General(OIG) STUDY. PLAY. OIG. established by law as an independent and objective oversight unit of the Department of Health and Human Services(HHS) with the statutory mission to protect the integrity of the HHS programs, as well as the health and welfare of beneficiaries served by those programs.
Major depressive disorder (MDD) is the second leading cause of disability worldwide and a major contributor to the burden of suicide and ischemic heart disease, new data indicate. The findings highlight the importance of including depressive disorders as a global health priority, researchers say.
Genetic Causes of Intellectual Disabilities. Many intellectual disabilities (ID, formerly mental retardation) are caused by genetic abnormalities. The two most common genetic causes of intellectual disabilities are Down syndrome and Fragile X syndrome.Down syndrome (or Down's syndrome in the UK). Down syndrome is the most common genetic origin of intellectual disabilities (ID, formerly mental retardation).Down syndrome occurs in 1 out of every 800 births.Down syndrome derives its name from John Langdon Down. He was the one who first pinpointed the disorder.own syndrome (or Down's syndrome in the UK). Down syndrome is the most common genetic origin of intellectual disabilities (ID, formerly mental retardation). Down syndrome occurs in 1 out of every 800 births. Down syndrome derives its name from John Langdon Down.