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Self reported disability in six electoral districts in Grampian
1School of Professions Allied to Medicine, Robert Gordon University, Woolmanhill, Aberdeen.
Health Bulletin
|May 1, 1993
Summary
A 1989 Grampian survey found that 32% of households reported disability. Six disorders caused most disabilities, with asthma prevalent in children, highlighting regional variations in health conditions.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Social Medicine
Background:
- A survey on disability was conducted in Grampian in 1989, following the 1988 Office of Population Censuses and Surveys.
- The survey was initiated by the Social Work Department of Grampian Regional Council.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the prevalence and nature of disability in Grampian.
- To apply the World Health Organisation's International Classification of Impairments, Disabilities and Handicaps (ICIDH) framework.
Main Methods:
- A mail questionnaire survey was distributed to 5,042 individuals.
- A response rate of 83.6% was achieved.
- Data analysis involved applying ICIDH categories to reported health disorders.
Main Results:
- 12% of individuals with health disorders had impairments, and 88% had disabilities.
- 32% of households reported at least one person with a disability.
- Six disorders accounted for 86.9% of all reported disability; asthma was prominent in those under 16.
Conclusions:
- Disability prevalence and characteristics varied significantly across Grampian.
- The study underscores the importance of understanding local variations in disability for targeted interventions.
- Asthma emerged as a significant contributor to childhood disability in the region.