Measuring the Population with Disabilities for Policy Analysis
Measuring the Population with Disabilities for Policy Analysis
This chapter discusses the conceptual and practical challenges of measuring the prevalence of debilitating declines in health in the population. The main theme of the discussion is that decisions about measurement can have a significant impact on estimates of the size and composition of the population affected. Importantly, the analysis reveals that no single question or measure available in national representative data sources captures everyone currently targeted by public policies for those with disabilities. Best practice for researchers then requires researchers use multiple measures to study how declines in health affect employment, income, and public benefit receipt.
Keywords: health, disability measurement, disability prevalence
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