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[Disability in Iceland 1996: size and characteristics.]
Laeknabladid
|August 12, 2009
Summary
Iceland
Area of Science:
- Social Science
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
Context:
- Disability benefits are a crucial component of social security systems.
- Understanding the demographics and characteristics of benefit recipients is vital for policy-making.
- International comparisons highlight variations in social welfare provision and outcomes.
Purpose:
- To determine the size and characteristics of disability benefit recipients in Iceland.
- To compare Iceland's figures with other Nordic countries.
- To identify potential reasons for observed differences.
Summary:
- In Iceland, 8,714 individuals received disability benefits in 1996, with a notable excess of women and higher prevalence in the capital region.
- Disability is most commonly linked to mental disorders and musculoskeletal diseases.
- Iceland's disability benefit uptake is similar to Denmark but lower than other Nordic nations, with younger recipients more prevalent in Iceland and older recipients in other Nordic countries.
Impact:
- The study provides a demographic profile of disability benefit recipients in Iceland.
- It highlights significant gender and regional disparities in disability.
- Findings suggest differences in social security systems, unemployment, and work participation contribute to international variations.
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