Prevalence and Most Common Causes of Disability Among Adults - United States, 2005

Since 1994, disability-related costs for medical care and lost productivity have exceeded an estimated $300 billion annually in the US. To update previous reports on the prevalence and most common causes of disability among adults, CDC and the US Census Bureau analyzed the most recent data from the...

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Published in:MMWR. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report 2009, Vol.58 (16), p.421
Main Authors: Brault, M W, Hootman, J, Helmick, C G, Theis, K A, Armour, B S
Format: Report
Language:English
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Adults
Health care expenditures
People with disabilities
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Summary:Since 1994, disability-related costs for medical care and lost productivity have exceeded an estimated $300 billion annually in the US. To update previous reports on the prevalence and most common causes of disability among adults, CDC and the US Census Bureau analyzed the most recent data from the Survey of Income and Program Participation. Brault et al summarize the findings of that analysis, which indicated that the prevalence of disability in 2005 (21.8%) remained unchanged from 1999 (22.0%); however, because of the aging of the population, particularly the large group born during 1946-1964 ("baby boomers"), the estimated absolute number of persons reporting a disability increased 7.7%, from 44.1 to 47.5 million. A CDC editorial note is also presented.
ISSN:0149-2195
1545-861X