title: The functional aptitude of a natural sample of population. A new approach to handicap (Saint Cyr-sur-le-Rhône, Sept. 1984).
abstract: A survey of the total population of a small rural village was undertaken to discern the amount of impairment and disability present, using both questionnaire and examination techniques. It was confirmed that the concept of disability was applicable to such populations and that it was related to age, at both extremes of life. There was a good correlation between self-reporting and examination of locomotor and sensory impairments but it was poor when applied to prehensile or dexterity skills. This survey showed that such techniques can be applied to populations. As yet the handicap code in the International Classification of Impairment, Disability and Handicap has not been related to this population but this is seen as an important next step in the proper understanding of chronic disability in the community.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001076:Aptitude; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006233:Persons with Disabilities / Q000145:classification*; D005260:Female; D005602:France; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged