Question
How to Care for Individuals with Intellectual Disability?
Answer
Theoretically, individuals with mild intellectual disability can marry, but if the genetic component is strong, it is recommended to undergo sterilization surgery to avoid inheritance. Chromosomal abnormalities and gene mutations are important causes of intellectual disability. Other factors include prenatal hazards, birth injuries, postnatal illnesses, consanguineous marriage, and accidental injuries. For severe genetic diseases, abortion should be considered. Therefore, whether individuals with intellectual disability can marry depends on the specific situation and mainly on the cause of the intellectual disability.