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Trends in childhood disability.

P W Newacheck, P P Budetti, P McManus

    American Journal of Public Health
    |March 1, 1984
    PubMed
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    The proportion of children with chronic illness limitations has nearly doubled since 1960. Most of this increase is not explained by survey changes or increased awareness, suggesting a complex underlying trend in childhood chronic conditions.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatrics
    • Public Health
    • Epidemiology

    Background:

    • The prevalence of activity limitations due to chronic illness in children has significantly increased since 1960.
    • The National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) data reveals a near doubling of this proportion over the past several decades.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze potential explanations for the observed rise in childhood chronic illness-related activity limitations.
    • To investigate factors such as changes in survey methodology, awareness, and the institutionalized disabled population.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) data from 1960 onwards.
    • Examination of trends in reported activity limitations among children.
    • Evaluation of potential confounding factors influencing prevalence estimates.

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    Main Results:

    • Factors like survey design changes, increased awareness, and shifts in the institutionalized disabled population explain only a small portion of the trend.
    • Current reported limitations are less likely to involve frequent bed confinement, indicating a potential shift in the nature or severity of chronic conditions.

    Conclusions:

    • The substantial increase in childhood activity limitations due to chronic illness is not fully explained by methodological or awareness-based factors.
    • Further research is needed to understand the changing nature and severity of chronic conditions contributing to these trends.