Late effects of polio
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.34024/rnc.2002.v10.8908Keywords:
Post-polio, Portugal Post-polio AssociationAbstract
The late effects of polio, or its synonism "postpolio sequelae", are specific new health and rehabilitative problem (secundary conditions) whose ocorrences are likely to be a result of long-term residual polio-related impairments. The "Associação Pós-Pólio de Portugal", at Evora, is a non-profit membership association that has the main purpose to achieve the highest possible quality of life for people affected by polio and its related condition.
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References
Maynard FM, Headley JS. In: Manual Acerca dos Eleitos Tardios da Poliomielite para Médicos e Sobreviventes. Maynard FM & Headley JL (eds.). Associação Pôs-Polio de Portugal, Ed. Gráfica Eborense, 2000.
Joan L. Headley International Polio Network, sob coordenação do GINI 4207 Lindell Boulevard, # 110 Saint Louis, Missouri 63108-2915 - EUA. gini_intl@msn.com www.post-polio.org
