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Counting the number of children with disabilities

H Barry Waldman1, Steven P Perlman

  • 1Department of General Dentistry, School of Dental Medicine, SUNY at Stony Brook, NY, USA. hwaldman@notes.cc.sunysb.edu

Pediatric Dentistry
|April 15, 2004
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Millions of children with disabilities are often reduced to statistics, masking significant regional disparities. This study examines the proportion of noninstitutionalized children with disabilities across geopolitical areas to highlight these differences.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Health
  • Public Health Policy
  • Disability Studies

Background:

  • National statistics on children with disabilities obscure significant regional disparities.
  • Focusing on large numbers can depersonalize individuals with disabilities.
  • Understanding geographic variations is crucial for targeted support.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To personalize national disability statistics by examining geopolitical variations.
  • To increase attention to the 2.6 million children (ages 5-15) with disabilities.
  • To highlight disparities in the prevalence of childhood disability.

Main Methods:

  • Review of noninstitutionalized children with disabilities.
  • Analysis of prevalence data by geopolitical jurisdictions.
  • Comparison of disability rates across different regions.

Main Results:

  • Significant variations exist in the proportion of children with disabilities across different geopolitical areas.
  • National averages mask localized prevalence rates.
  • Geographic disparities in childhood disability are substantial.

Conclusions:

  • The study underscores the need to address regional disparities in services for children with disabilities.
  • Healthcare professionals, including dentists, should be aware of the diverse needs within their patient populations.
  • Personalizing disability data is essential for effective advocacy and resource allocation.

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