Disabilities and handicaps in Aquitaine
- 1 January 1985
- journal article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in International Rehabilitation Medicine
- Vol. 7 (2), 76-81
- https://doi.org/10.3109/03790798509166124
Abstract
An extension of the national survey on health and medical consumption in Aquitaine used a questionnaire on presence of disability and handicap. Communication, personal cares, mobility and occupations were restricted in respectively 1.5,3.3,3.2, and 10.6%. People aged 60 and over were mainly concerned. Personal and domestic care disabilities were noted for 1 out of 8, communication disabilities were present among 1 out of 20. One out of 7 was restricted for mobility and physical independence; 1 out of 4 was restricted for customary occupations and 1 out of 10 for social relationships. Those physically dependent living alone were 5%.Keywords
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