What are the Fatal 4?

The Fatal 4 are four major health issues that impact people with developmental disabilities more than the general population. The fatal 4 include dehydration, aspiration, constipation and seizures. People with developmental disabilities are at a higher risk of having these complications and having fatal results. They are often hard to recognize and diagnosis in the population so it is important for those who support people with developmental disabilities to be aware of the signs related to the fatal 4 to prevent fatal results(death).