http://www.disabled-world.com/ Disability Community News and Information Tue, 10 Nov 2009 07:41:52 PST en-us http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/statistics/veteran-statistics.php Facts and Statistics U.S. Census Bureau facts and statistics relating to United States Veterans. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 10:10:11 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/statistics/veteran-statistics.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/statistics/current-population-survey.php Facts and Statistics In June 2008, questions were added to the Current Population Survey (CPS) to identify persons with a disability in the civilian non-institutional population age 16 and older. The addition of these questions allowed BLS to begin releasing monthly labor force data from the CPS for persons with a disability. Sun, 04 Oct 2009 09:29:52 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/statistics/current-population-survey.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/statistics/disabilities-crime.php Facts and Statistics Young and middle-age persons with disabilities experienced higher rates of violence than persons of similar ages without disabilities. The first national study on crime against persons with disabilities was released today by the Justice Department's Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS), Office of Justice Programs. Fri, 02 Oct 2009 12:33:03 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/statistics/disabilities-crime.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/statistics/disabilities-poverty.php Facts and Statistics When the Census Bureau releases its yearly data on income poverty this Thursday, there will likely be little focus on disability as a cause and consequence of poverty. Yet, as a new report from the Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR) shows, the share of people experiencing income poverty who have disabilities is far larger than conventionally understood. Thu, 10 Sep 2009 06:27:49 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/statistics/disabilities-poverty.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/statistics/computer-injuries.php Facts and Statistics While back pain, blurred vision and mouse-related injuries are now well-documented hazards of long-term computer use, the number of acute injuries connected to computers is rising rapidly. Tue, 09 Jun 2009 13:41:03 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/statistics/computer-injuries.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/statistics/medical-expenses-bankruptcy.php Facts and Statistics In an article published in the August 2009 issue of the American Journal of Medicine, the results of the first-ever national random-sample survey of bankruptcy filers shows that illnesses and medical bills contribute to a large and increasing share of bankruptcies. The share of bankruptcies attributable to medical problems rose by 50% between 2001 and 2007. Sun, 07 Jun 2009 10:54:46 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/statistics/medical-expenses-bankruptcy.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/statistics/disability-numbers-increasing.php Facts and Statistics The number of U.S. adults reporting a disability increased by 3.4 million between 1999 and 2005, according to a recent report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Mon, 04 May 2009 16:03:15 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/statistics/disability-numbers-increasing.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/statistics/canada-cancer-statistics.php Facts and Statistics More teenagers and young adults survive a cancer diagnosis, according to the Canadian Cancer Statistics 2009 released today by the Canadian Cancer Society, but too little is known about this group. The special focus of this year's report is cancer in adolescents and young people aged 15 to 29 years of age. Mon, 20 Apr 2009 12:20:01 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/statistics/canada-cancer-statistics.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/statistics/hospital-errors.php Facts and Statistics The 2009 HealthGrades Patient Safety Excellence Award recipients were identified in a report issued today by the leading independent healthcare ratings organization. These hospitals represent an elite group that save lives, save money and prevent errors at a higher rate than other U.S. hospitals. Tue, 07 Apr 2009 10:57:05 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/statistics/hospital-errors.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/statistics/disability-cinema.php Facts and Statistics A survey by the Australian Bureau of Statistics showed that over 40 per cent of people with a disability went to the cinema and concerts. Sun, 05 Apr 2009 12:21:46 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/statistics/disability-cinema.php http://www.disabled-world.com/health/respiratory/cystic-fibrosis/life-expectancy.php Cystic Fibrosis Cystic fibrosis is a serious genetic disorder with reduced life expectancy. A common genetic disorder among Caucasian people, this disease occurs in one of every 3,200 Caucasian births. Mon, 26 Jan 2009 11:57:30 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/respiratory/cystic-fibrosis/life-expectancy.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/statistics/flight-medical-emergency.php Facts and Statistics Research recently published in BioMed Central's open access journal Critical Care details the number, type and frequency of medical emergencies on board two airlines. Fri, 23 Jan 2009 11:39:29 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/statistics/flight-medical-emergency.php http://www.disabled-world.com/medical/alternative/holistic/care-statistics.php Holistic Health The Baby boomers-those born 1946 through 1964-are the largest population to require health care than ever before. Medical practitioners and pharmaceutical companies are focusing on what pills, potions or surgeries the baby boomers-turned seniors will be likely to use in the next 30 - 40 years. Ironically, the majority of people tend to be concerned about their health after something major has occurred. The truth is if we consistently take good care of our health the aging process has little impact. Fri, 16 Jan 2009 15:36:11 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/medical/alternative/holistic/care-statistics.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/statistics/florida.php Facts and Statistics In a previous article I wrote about the newest disability statistics in the United States. We will take a brief look at them, with some of them being in Florida as this is my principal place of office. Also we will discuss what the importance is of these statistics. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 15:06:04 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/statistics/florida.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/statistics/survey.php Facts and Statistics Although the risk of experiencing an income-limiting disability continues to rapidly rise among the American workforce, most workers are not preparing for the potential financial consequences that a disability can create. Mon, 05 Jan 2009 17:48:47 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/statistics/survey.php http://www.disabled-world.com/health/aging/dementia/statistics.php Dementia The numbers and statistics surrounding dementia are staggering. Worldwide, there are now an estimated 24 million people living with some form of dementia. Without a major medical breakthrough in the fight against dementia, this number could jump to as many as 84 million who have age-related memory loss by the year 2040. Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:28:11 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/aging/dementia/statistics.php http://www.disabled-world.com/health/aging/dementia/uk-dementia-statistics.php Dementia The predicted figure means dementia will affect the lives of around one in three people either as a sufferer, or as a carer or relative, and it is a rise of 154% from the present day. There is no cure for dementia, and those with the condition need increasing care as the disease progresses so the costs for looking after people with dementia could cost billions each year. Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:51:56 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/aging/dementia/uk-dementia-statistics.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/statistics/disability-unemployment-canada.php Facts and Statistics Unemployment rates for persons with and without disabilities in Canada by provinces: Overall Unemployment rate of persons WITH a disability in Canada was 10.4%. Unemployment rate of persons WITHOUT a disability in Canada was 6.8%. Sat, 27 Dec 2008 11:47:08 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/statistics/disability-unemployment-canada.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/statistics/us-disability-stats.php Facts and Statistics About one in five U.S. residents - 19 percent - reported some level of disability in 2005, according to a U.S. Census Bureau report released today. These 54.4 million Americans are roughly equal to the combined total populations of California and Florida. Sat, 20 Dec 2008 09:37:30 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/statistics/us-disability-stats.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/statistics/disability-stats.php Facts and Statistics The newest disability statistics have been released. These numbers show facts and figures on those with disabilities in the United States with comparisons in regards to those without disabilities. Mon, 15 Dec 2008 12:17:53 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/statistics/disability-stats.php