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R Argelia Vázquez-Salas1, Celia Hubert2, María Del Rocío Pérez-Reyes3

  • 1Centro de Investigación en Salud Poblacional, Instituto Nacional de Salud Pública. Cuernavaca, Morelos, México.. argelia.vazquez@insp.mx.

Salud Publica De Mexico
|December 7, 2023
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In Mexico, 14.4% of children and 9.7% of adults experience functional difficulties. These challenges are more prevalent in adult women and those with lower well-being, highlighting a need for targeted interventions.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Disability Studies

Context:

  • The National Survey of Health and Nutrition 2022 in Mexico utilized the Washington Group and UNICEF disability modules.
  • Assessing functional difficulties across diverse age groups is crucial for public health planning.

Purpose:

  • To determine the national prevalence of functional difficulties in children, adolescents, and adults in Mexico.
  • To identify demographic and socioeconomic factors associated with functional difficulties.

Summary:

  • 14.4% of individuals aged 2-17 years reported at least one functional difficulty.
  • Among adults, 9.7% experienced functional difficulties, with higher rates in women (11.3%) and those with low well-being (12.2%).
  • Functional difficulties were observed in 3.9% of children aged 2-4 years and 16.7% of those aged 5-17 years.

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Impact:

  • Findings underscore the significant burden of functional difficulties in Mexico, particularly among specific demographics.
  • Results call for the Mexican government to implement early detection programs and environmental adaptations to support individuals with functional difficulties.