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Download or read book A Profile of Health Among Persons with Disabilities in Massachusetts, 2008-2011 written by and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Total Pages : 103 pages
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Download or read book A Profile of Health Among Persons with Disabilities in Massachusetts, 2005-07 written by and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 103 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Massachusetts. Bureau of Health Statistics, Research and Evaluation
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Total Pages : 78 pages
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Download or read book A Profile of Health Among Massachusetts Adults, 2001 written by Massachusetts. Bureau of Health Statistics, Research and Evaluation and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 2001, 8,628 telephone interviews were conducted among Massachusetts adults ages 18 years and older as part of the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS). The BRFSS collects information from a sample of Massachusetts residents on a wide variety of health issues and is an important source of information about the prevalence of risk factors that contribute to premature death, illness, and disability among Massachusetts residents.
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Total Pages : 111 pages
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Download or read book Access to Health Care in Massachusetts written by and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 111 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unmet: Need More than one-fifth (21%) of residents did not get the care they needed due to cost in the 12 months prior to the 2009 survey, with the level higher for non-elderly adults (27%) than children (9%) or elderly adults (15%). Uninsured residents had an especially high degree of unmet need, with 67% of uninsured non-elderly adults forgoing needed care due to cost. Although not as high, unmet need because of costs was also more common for residents with lower family income and those in fair or poor health or with a disability. While there were few changes in unmet need because of costs between 2008 and 2009 within subgroups based on age, family income, race/ethnicity, health status, disability status, or insurance status, unmet need rose among elderly adults with family income less than 150% FPL, and declined among children with family income less than 150% FPL and Hispanic children. Barriers to Care: Despite relatively high use of health care services among residents, more than one-fifth (22%) reported having problems obtaining health care in the past 12 months in 2009. Non-elderly adults were more likely to report problems obtaining health care (27%) than either children (14%) or elderly adults (15%). The estimates of difficulty obtaining care for 2009 are not significantly different from those for 2008. The disabled and those in fair or poor health were most likely to report difficulties. In 2009, some 30% of children with a disability or in fair or poor health reported problems obtaining health care in the past 12 months, compared with 13% of healthy, non-disabled children. Similarly, 38% of non-elderly adults in fair or poor health reported difficulties, compared with 26% of other non-elderly adults. Medical Bills: Some 15% of residents lived in families reporting difficulties paying medical bills in 2009. Children and non-elderly adults, those with lower family incomes, the uninsured, the disabled, and those in fair or poor health had the greatest difficulties paying for health care. The share of residents reporting problems paying medical bills was quite similar in 2008 and 2009 overall and within subgroups based on age, family income, race/ethnicity, health status, disability status, or insurance status. Access for Different Population Groups: Not surprisingly, lower-income residents had lower access to care across all measures compared with higher-income residents in both 2008 and 2009. Across age groups, non-elderly adults consistently reported lower access compared with children and elderly adults. Among race/ethnicity groups, Hispanic and other, non-Hispanic residents tended to have lower access to care compared with white, non-Hispanic and black, non-Hispanic residents. The largest users of health care services, the disabled and those in fair or poor health, also experienced greater barriers to care and had more unmet need for health care in the past 12 months due to cost compared with non-disabled residents and those in better health. Although a lower share of uninsured non-elderly adults reported problems obtaining health care in the past 12 months compared with insured residents, this most likely reflects the reluctance of uninsured residents to seek care they cannot afford, as unmet need for health care because of cost in the past 12 months is much higher for this group.
Author : National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309452961
Total Pages : 583 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (94 download)
Download or read book Communities in Action written by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2017-04-27 with total page 583 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the United States, some populations suffer from far greater disparities in health than others. Those disparities are caused not only by fundamental differences in health status across segments of the population, but also because of inequities in factors that impact health status, so-called determinants of health. Only part of an individual's health status depends on his or her behavior and choice; community-wide problems like poverty, unemployment, poor education, inadequate housing, poor public transportation, interpersonal violence, and decaying neighborhoods also contribute to health inequities, as well as the historic and ongoing interplay of structures, policies, and norms that shape lives. When these factors are not optimal in a community, it does not mean they are intractable: such inequities can be mitigated by social policies that can shape health in powerful ways. Communities in Action: Pathways to Health Equity seeks to delineate the causes of and the solutions to health inequities in the United States. This report focuses on what communities can do to promote health equity, what actions are needed by the many and varied stakeholders that are part of communities or support them, as well as the root causes and structural barriers that need to be overcome.
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Total Pages : 474 pages
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Download or read book Federal Register written by and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 474 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 030946921X
Total Pages : 161 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (94 download)
Download or read book Health-Care Utilization as a Proxy in Disability Determination written by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2018-04-02 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Social Security Administration (SSA) administers two programs that provide benefits based on disability: the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program and the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program. This report analyzes health care utilizations as they relate to impairment severity and SSA's definition of disability. Health Care Utilization as a Proxy in Disability Determination identifies types of utilizations that might be good proxies for "listing-level" severity; that is, what represents an impairment, or combination of impairments, that are severe enough to prevent a person from doing any gainful activity, regardless of age, education, or work experience.
Author : I. Leslie Rubin
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319180967
Total Pages : 2227 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (191 download)
Download or read book Health Care for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities across the Lifespan written by I. Leslie Rubin and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-04-25 with total page 2227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a broad overview of quality health care for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). It focuses on providing the reader a practical approach to dealing with the health and well-being of people with IDD in general terms as well as in dealing with specific conditions. In addition, it offers the reader a perspective from many different points of view in the health care delivery system as well as in different parts of the world. This is the 3rd , and much expanded edition, of a text that was first published in 1989 (Lea and Fibiger). The second edition was published in 2006 (Paul Brookes) and has been used as a formal required text in training programs for physicians, nurses and nurse practitioners as well as by administrators who are responsible for programs serving people with IDD. This book is considered the “Bible” in the field of health care for people with IDD since 1989 when the first edition came out.
Author : National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309376882
Total Pages : 397 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (93 download)
Download or read book Mental Disorders and Disabilities Among Low-Income Children written by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2015-10-28 with total page 397 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Children living in poverty are more likely to have mental health problems, and their conditions are more likely to be severe. Of the approximately 1.3 million children who were recipients of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) disability benefits in 2013, about 50% were disabled primarily due to a mental disorder. An increase in the number of children who are recipients of SSI benefits due to mental disorders has been observed through several decades of the program beginning in 1985 and continuing through 2010. Nevertheless, less than 1% of children in the United States are recipients of SSI disability benefits for a mental disorder. At the request of the Social Security Administration, Mental Disorders and Disability Among Low-Income Children compares national trends in the number of children with mental disorders with the trends in the number of children receiving benefits from the SSI program, and describes the possible factors that may contribute to any differences between the two groups. This report provides an overview of the current status of the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders, and the levels of impairment in the U.S. population under age 18. The report focuses on 6 mental disorders, chosen due to their prevalence and the severity of disability attributed to those disorders within the SSI disability program: attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, oppositional defiant disorder/conduct disorder, autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disability, learning disabilities, and mood disorders. While this report is not a comprehensive discussion of these disorders, Mental Disorders and Disability Among Low-Income Children provides the best currently available information regarding demographics, diagnosis, treatment, and expectations for the disorder time course - both the natural course and under treatment.
Author : National Research Council
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309309980
Total Pages : 431 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (93 download)
Download or read book Investing in the Health and Well-Being of Young Adults written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2015-01-27 with total page 431 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Young adulthood - ages approximately 18 to 26 - is a critical period of development with long-lasting implications for a person's economic security, health and well-being. Young adults are key contributors to the nation's workforce and military services and, since many are parents, to the healthy development of the next generation. Although 'millennials' have received attention in the popular media in recent years, young adults are too rarely treated as a distinct population in policy, programs, and research. Instead, they are often grouped with adolescents or, more often, with all adults. Currently, the nation is experiencing economic restructuring, widening inequality, a rapidly rising ratio of older adults, and an increasingly diverse population. The possible transformative effects of these features make focus on young adults especially important. A systematic approach to understanding and responding to the unique circumstances and needs of today's young adults can help to pave the way to a more productive and equitable tomorrow for young adults in particular and our society at large. Investing in The Health and Well-Being of Young Adults describes what is meant by the term young adulthood, who young adults are, what they are doing, and what they need. This study recommends actions that nonprofit programs and federal, state, and local agencies can take to help young adults make a successful transition from adolescence to adulthood. According to this report, young adults should be considered as a separate group from adolescents and older adults. Investing in The Health and Well-Being of Young Adults makes the case that increased efforts to improve high school and college graduate rates and education and workforce development systems that are more closely tied to high-demand economic sectors will help this age group achieve greater opportunity and success. The report also discusses the health status of young adults and makes recommendations to develop evidence-based practices for young adults for medical and behavioral health, including preventions. What happens during the young adult years has profound implications for the rest of the life course, and the stability and progress of society at large depends on how any cohort of young adults fares as a whole. Investing in The Health and Well-Being of Young Adults will provide a roadmap to improving outcomes for this age group as they transition from adolescence to adulthood.
Author : National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309439981
Total Pages : 587 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (94 download)
Download or read book Making Eye Health a Population Health Imperative written by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2017-01-15 with total page 587 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ability to see deeply affects how human beings perceive and interpret the world around them. For most people, eyesight is part of everyday communication, social activities, educational and professional pursuits, the care of others, and the maintenance of personal health, independence, and mobility. Functioning eyes and vision system can reduce an adult's risk of chronic health conditions, death, falls and injuries, social isolation, depression, and other psychological problems. In children, properly maintained eye and vision health contributes to a child's social development, academic achievement, and better health across the lifespan. The public generally recognizes its reliance on sight and fears its loss, but emphasis on eye and vision health, in general, has not been integrated into daily life to the same extent as other health promotion activities, such as teeth brushing; hand washing; physical and mental exercise; and various injury prevention behaviors. A larger population health approach is needed to engage a wide range of stakeholders in coordinated efforts that can sustain the scope of behavior change. The shaping of socioeconomic environments can eventually lead to new social norms that promote eye and vision health. Making Eye Health a Population Health Imperative: Vision for Tomorrow proposes a new population-centered framework to guide action and coordination among various, and sometimes competing, stakeholders in pursuit of improved eye and vision health and health equity in the United States. Building on the momentum of previous public health efforts, this report also introduces a model for action that highlights different levels of prevention activities across a range of stakeholders and provides specific examples of how population health strategies can be translated into cohesive areas for action at federal, state, and local levels.
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Total Pages : 280 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (243 download)
Download or read book Journal of Disability Policy Studies written by and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Arie Rimmerman
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0197758908
Total Pages : 190 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (977 download)
Download or read book Social Inclusion of People with Disabilities Revisited written by Arie Rimmerman and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2024-11-19 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: COVID-19 has disrupted the lives of people with disabilities during the pandemic. This, in addition to the ratification of the United Nation's Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) in most of the countries, created a need for this book. Policies that mandate stay-at-home and lockdown orders had an unprecedented global impact on the social inclusion and well-being of people around the world, particularly people with disabilities. The book discusses this and examines whether developed and low-middle income countries have been offered social and digital inclusive policies to this important population.
Author : Melissa Bopp
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1317200837
Total Pages : 310 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (172 download)
Download or read book Physical Activity in Diverse Populations written by Melissa Bopp and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2017-07-14 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines how social determinants can have an impact on physical activity and associated health outcomes. It explores the social, cultural, political and environmental factors that influence engagement in physical activity in a range of diverse populations and presents strategies for targeting and promoting physical activity.
Author : Frances A. Maurer
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN 13 : 1455707627
Total Pages : 891 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (557 download)
Download or read book Community/Public Health Nursing Practice written by Frances A. Maurer and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2012-10-01 with total page 891 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Focusing on practical, need-to-know information, Community/Public Health Nursing Practice helps you learn how to apply the nursing process at the community and family level. It features an engaging, easy-to-understand writing style, as well as assessment tools, detailed case studies, and clinical examples that demonstrate how key concepts apply to real-world practice. Additional resources on the companion Evolve website expand and enhance content within the text. Practical features including Case Studies, Ethics in Practice, and The Nursing Process in Practice illustrate real-world applications of key community/public health nursing concepts. A complete unit on the community as client helps you understand how the assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation steps of the nursing process apply to the community, as opposed to an individual. A chapter devoted to community assessment provides a complete assessment tool and shows you how the tool applies to two different types of communities. UNIQUE! A chapter on screening and referral promotes population-focused practice, which is the crux of community/public health nursing. A separate unit on the family emphasizes the importance of viewing the family as a singular client. A complete discussion of the Minnesota Wheel helps you better understand this widely-accepted framework for community/public health nursing practice. Helpful sections such as Focus Questions, Chapter Outlines, Key Ideas, and Learning by Experience and Reflection help you pinpoint essential information. NEW! Healthy People 2020 objectives throughout the text help you identify common health risk factors in populations and families. NEW! Coverage of health care reform, including the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 (PPACA), explores how current health care legislation impacts community/public health nursing. NEW! Discussions of community health "hot button" issues, such as human trafficking, genital circumcision, and bullying, introduce you to today's health care challenges. NEW! Information on weather-related disaster fatalities, bioterrorism, and national and state planning responses familiarize you with current, relevant issues which affect the health of populations worldwide and shape the role of the community/public health nurse.
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Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0192599704
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (925 download)
Download or read book Psychiatry of Intellectual Disability Across Cultures written by and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2023-11-09 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Intellectual disability is a lifelong condition involving deficits in both intellectual and adaptive functioning. Individuals with intellectual disability experience a greater burden of co-occurring physical and mental illness compared to the general population, and often need a significant degree of support from healthcare professionals and carers, as well as family and friends. Additionally, their lives can be greatly influenced both positively and negatively by the cultures in which they exist, including societal attitudes, belief systems and norms. An insightful addition to the Oxford Cultural Psychiatry series, Psychiatry of Intellectual Disability across Cultures explores the health, support structures, and societal attitudes towards people with intellectual disabilities throughout the world. Written by international experts of intellectual disability and mental health, this comprehensive textbook covers broad topics such as anthropology, mental health, physical health, research, and sexuality. It also comprises chapters dedicated to specific geographic regions, such as Africa, America, Australasia, Europe, India, the Middle East, and the United Kingdom and Ireland.
Author : Mary Ann Devine
Publisher : Human Kinetics
ISBN 13 : 1718201087
Total Pages : 449 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (182 download)
Download or read book Inclusive Leisure written by Mary Ann Devine and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2022-07-07 with total page 449 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inclusive Leisure: A Strengths-Based Approach With HKPropel Access provides a blend of theoretical and practical information, moving beyond leisure programming and service delivery to consider how inclusivity should be applied to administration, infrastructure design, community relations, and more.
