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Are the young becoming more disabled?

Darius N Lakdawalla1, Jayanta Bhattacharya, Dana P Goldman

  • 1RAND, Santa Monica, California, USA.

Health Affairs (Project Hope)
|March 9, 2004
PubMed
Summary

Disability rates are increasing among Americans under fifty, especially those aged 30-49. Rising obesity and changes in medical and insurance policies may be contributing factors, posing risks to public programs.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Health Economics

Background:

  • Disability trends in the U.S. population are shifting.
  • While disability has decreased among the elderly, it has risen among younger demographics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the trends in disability among Americans under fifty.
  • To explore potential explanations for the observed rise in disability in younger age groups.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of U.S. population data on disability trends.
  • Examination of demographic factors and potential contributing causes.

Main Results:

  • Disability has significantly increased for Americans under fifty, particularly those aged 30-49.
  • Obesity and related disorders are strongly suggested as potential drivers.
  • Changes in medical technology and disability insurance laws are also considered.

Conclusions:

  • The rise in disability among younger populations presents a potential challenge to public programs.
  • Continued monitoring and research are needed to confirm causes and mitigate adverse consequences for disability insurance, Medicare, and Medicaid.

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