Disabilities and handicaps in Aquitaine.
An extension of the national survey on health and medical consumption in Aquitaine used a questionnaire on presence of disability and handicap. Communication, personal cares, mobility and occupations were restricted in respectively 1.5, 3.3, 3.2, and 10.6%. People aged 60 and over were mainly concerned. Personal and domestic care disabilities were noted for 1 out of 8, communication disabilities were present among 1 out of 20. One out of 7 was restricted for mobility and physical independence; 1 out of 4 was restricted for customary occupations and 1 out of 10 for social relationships. Those physically dependent living alone were 5%.
Henrard
J C
JC
Ankri
J
J
Cassou
B
B
Morell
B
B
Lelaidier
S
S
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006233:Persons with Disabilities; D005602:France; D006306:Health Surveys; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008875:Middle Aged; D011897:Random Allocation; D012494:Sampling Studies