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Review
. 2019 Nov;30(4):697-707.
doi: 10.1016/j.pmr.2019.07.012.

The Concept and Epidemiology of Disability

Bryan O'Young  1 , James Gosney  2 , Chulhyun Ahn  2
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The Concept and Epidemiology of Disability

Bryan O'Young et al. Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am. 2019 Nov.

Abstract

A profound need for rehabilitation services exists, especially in developing countries. This article highlights the role of the epidemiology of disability in addressing this critical need. The article concludes that national and global disability epidemiology statistics inform stakeholder development of rehabilitation policies and programs necessary to meet the global need for rehabilitation, directly supporting the World Health Organization Rehabilitation 2030: Call for Action and United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 3 to "ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages."

Keywords: Disability; Disability and health (ICF); Disability epidemiology; Disability measurement instrument; Disability measurement methodology; Global burden of disease (GBD); Global disability rates; WHO International Classification of Functioning.

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