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Life expectancy was estimated using ordinary and abridged life table methods, based on age-specific population count, and compared with the general NSW population.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Life expectancy at birth of people with intellectual disability was 67 years, 16 years shorter than the NSW average. Males and females with intellectual disability had a similar life expectancy. Individuals with Down syndrome had a life expectancy of 54 years, significantly shorter than those without Down syndrome. The life expectancy gap for people with intellectual disability narrowed with increasing age.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>People with intellectual disability in Australia experience a substantial life expectancy gap, with greater disparities for those with Down syndrome. 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