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The Framingham Disability Study: I. Social disability among the aging
American Journal of Public Health
|November 1, 1981
Summary
The Framingham Disability Study found that only 6% of older adults experienced unmet social needs. Social disability, however, increased with age, with women reporting more unmet needs than men.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Epidemiology
- Public Health
Background:
- The Framingham Disability Study (FDS) is a component of the Heart Disease Epidemiological Study.
- Investigated disability in non-institutionalized aging adults.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the nature and magnitude of social disability among aging adults.
- To report on the prevalence of social disability in key areas of daily living.
Main Methods:
- Interviewed 2,654 individuals aged 55-84 from the Framingham cohort (September 1976 - November 1978).
- Assessed social disability in housekeeping, transportation, social interaction, food preparation, and grocery shopping.
Main Results:
- Only 6% of the sample reported unmet needs in at least one of the five social areas.
- Social disability prevalence increased with advancing age.
- Women reported a higher degree of unmet social needs compared to men.
Conclusions:
- Social disability affects a small proportion of the non-institutionalized elderly population.
- Age and gender are significant factors influencing social disability.
- Findings provide insights for targeted interventions and support for the elderly.
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