Description of Figure 2: United States prevalence of selected impairments within age groups
Summary: This data shows the prevalence of selected impairments within age groups in four age categories.
Impairment = Arthritis and Bursitis , Under 45 = 4.2% , 45-69 = 35.6% , 70-84 = 52.9% , 85+ = 53%
Impairment = Back and Spine , Under 45 = 4.8% , 45-69 = 9.1% , 70-84 = 8.6% , 85+ = 9%
Impairment = Other Physical Impairments , Under 45 = 5.6% , 45-69 = 12.5% , 70-84 = 17.4% , 85+ = 21.3%
Impairment = Speech Impairments , Under 45 = 1.1% , 45-69 = 0.9% , 70-84 = 1.1% , 85+ = 0.7%
Impairment = Visual Impairments , Under 45 = 2.6% , 45-69 = 9.8% , 70-84 = 33.8% , 85+ = 63.1%
Impairment = Hearing Impairments , Under 45 = 3.9% , 45-69 = 16.7% , 70-84 = 31.5% , 85+ = 48.4%
Impairment = Mental Retardation , Under 45 = 0.6% , 45-69 = 0.2% , 70-84 = 0.1% , 85+ = 0%
Impairment = Diabetes , Under 45 = 0.6% , 45-69 = 6.1% , 70-84 = 10.1% , 85+ = 7.9%
Based on data From LaPlante (1988)
Survey: National Health Interview Surveys, 1983-1985: tabulations from public use tapes