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[Social burden caused by poliomyelitis]

F Dai1, R Z Zhang

  • 1Institute of Epidemiology and Microbiology, Chinese Academy of Preventive Medicine, Beijing.

Zhonghua Liu Xing Bing Xue Za Zhi = Zhonghua Liuxingbingxue Zazhi
|December 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

Polio survivors face significant social burdens, with many unable to attend school or perform daily tasks. This study highlights the profound impact of polio on employment and marriage rates for disabled individuals.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Social Medicine

Background:

  • Poliomyelitis, a debilitating viral disease, results in paralysis and significant long-term disability.
  • The social and economic consequences for individuals affected by polio paralysis require thorough investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the social burden experienced by individuals with paralyzed poliomyelitis in China.
  • To compare the social integration (education, daily living, communication, employment, marriage) of polio survivors with the general population.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized data from the 1987 Sampling Survey of Handicapped People in China.
  • Analyzed demographic and functional data for polio victims aged 6 and above, and specifically those aged 15 and above.

Main Results:

  • Among polio victims aged 6+, 29.94% could not attend school, 44.23% needed assistance with daily life, and 36.32% had limitations in outdoor activities.
  • For polio victims aged 15+, 84.53% experienced partial or total loss of working ability.
  • Employment rates and marriage prevalence were significantly lower in handicapped polio victims compared to non-handicapped individuals.

Conclusions:

  • Paralyzed poliomyelitis imposes substantial social burdens, impacting education, daily independence, and community participation.
  • Polio-related disability severely curtails working ability and social integration, evidenced by lower employment and marriage rates.
  • Targeted interventions are crucial to mitigate the social and economic disadvantages faced by polio survivors.

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