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Prevalence of Disability by Occupation Group - United States, 2016-2020
MMWR. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report
|May 18, 2023
Summary
Approximately 21.5 million employed adults have disabilities, facing employment barriers. Certain occupations show higher disability prevalence, suggesting a need for targeted workplace support programs.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Occupational Health
- Disability Studies
Background:
- In 2020, 21.5 million employed US adults (18-64) had disabilities, with a significantly lower employment rate (38.4%) compared to those without disabilities (75.8%).
- Individuals with disabilities share job preferences with those without but face barriers like discrimination and limited access to training or transportation.
- Understanding disability prevalence across different occupations is crucial for developing effective workplace interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To estimate the prevalence of disability by type and occupation group among employed US adults aged 18-64.
- To identify occupation groups with the highest and lowest disability prevalence.
- To inform the development of workplace programs supporting employees with disabilities.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of 2016-2020 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) data from 35 states and Guam.
- Inclusion of currently employed US adults aged 18-64 years.
- Estimation of adjusted disability prevalences across 22 major occupation groups.
Main Results:
- The highest disability prevalences were observed in food preparation and serving-related (19.9%), personal care and service (19.4%), and arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media (17.7%) occupations.
- Conversely, business and financial operations (11.3%), health care practitioners and technicians (11.1%), and architecture and engineering (11.0%) had the lowest disability prevalences.
- Significant differences were found in the distribution of workers with and without disabilities across various occupations.
Conclusions:
- Disability prevalence varies notably across different occupational sectors.
- Workplace programs focusing on training, education, and specific needs can enhance employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
- Interventions may improve access to and advancement within a broader range of occupations for employees with disabilities.
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