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  • Public Health
  • Disability Studies
  • Healthcare Management

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  • Over 1 billion people worldwide and 56 million Americans live with a disability.
  • Blacks, Hispanics, and older adults exhibit higher disability prevalence.
  • Arthritis, back/spine issues, and heart conditions are leading causes of disability.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To define key terms: impairment, disability, and handicap.
  • To outline the role of family physicians in disability evaluations.
  • To inform about disability benefit programs in the United States.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on disability statistics and definitions.
  • Analysis of common disability-related limitations.
  • Overview of major US disability insurance and benefit programs.

Main Results:

  • Significant populations experience disability, facing health disparities.
  • Specific conditions and functional limitations characterize disability.
  • Multiple disability programs exist, including Social Security, workers' compensation, and VA benefits.

Conclusions:

  • Physicians must understand disability terminology for accurate patient assessment.
  • Family physicians play a vital role in the disability evaluation process.
  • Addressing health disparities and navigating benefit systems are key challenges for individuals with disabilities.