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[Visual, hearing, and physical disability: prevalence and associated factors in a population-based study]
Shamyr Sulyvan de Castro1, Chester Luiz Galvão César, Luana Carandina
1Faculdade de Saúde Pública, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brasil. shamyr@usp.br
Cadernos De Saude Publica
|August 19, 2008
Summary
Disability prevalence in São Paulo State, Brazil, was 110.8 per 1000 people, varying by age, gender, and education. Diseases and injuries were the primary causes of these disabilities.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Disability Studies
Context:
- Utilizes data from two population-based health surveys in São Paulo State, Brazil (2002-2003).
- Employs complex sampling techniques for robust data collection.
- Focuses on individuals reporting disabilities.
Purpose:
- To describe the prevalence of disabilities based on demographic and socioeconomic factors.
- To identify the main causes contributing to various types of disabilities.
- To analyze variations in disability prevalence across different population segments.
Summary:
- Overall disability prevalence was 110.8 per 1000 population.
- Specific prevalences: visual disability (62), hearing disability (44), and physical disability (13.3).
- Disability rates were influenced by age, gender, and schooling levels, with higher rates among men for hearing and physical disabilities.
Impact:
- Highlights the significant burden of disease and injury as primary disability causes.
- Reveals disparities in disability prevalence linked to socioeconomic status and gender.
- Provides crucial data for targeted public health interventions and disability prevention strategies.
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