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Disabled persons in Poland.

J Bejnarowicz

    Social Science & Medicine (1982)
    |January 1, 1984
    PubMed
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    The 1978 Polish National Census identified 2,485,001 disabled individuals, representing 7.1% of the population. This study provided crucial data on disability prevalence and distribution for social planning.

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    Area of Science:

    • Social Sciences
    • Public Health
    • Demography

    Background:

    • Disability is recognized as a significant social issue, prompting international attention like the UN's International Year of the Disabled (1981).
    • Accurate data on disability prevalence, distribution, and composition are essential for effective social planning, resource allocation, and societal attitude shifts.
    • Prior to the 1978 Census, Poland lacked comprehensive disability data beyond pension recipients and employment statistics.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To determine the prevalence, distribution, and composition of disability in Poland.
    • To establish a baseline understanding of the disabled population for social planning and policy development.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized the social criterion of 'major social role associated with psycho-physical state' for disability investigation.

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  • Methodology was informed by U.S. experiences from the 1970 National Census and the NCHS Survey (since 1957).
  • The scope of disability investigated in the Polish Census was broader than in U.S. Censuses.

    • Main Results:

    • The 1978 Polish National Census identified 2,485,001 disabled persons.
    • Disabled individuals constituted 7.1% of Poland's total population.
    • The disabled population was distributed with 57.7% in urban areas and 42.3% in rural areas.

    Conclusions:

    • The 1978 Census provided the first comprehensive data on disability in Poland.
    • Findings offer critical insights into the scale and demographics of disability for future social initiatives.
    • The study highlights the need for continued monitoring and data collection on disability.