Human functioning and disability


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Percentage of persons with disability by age and sex
Bahamas 1990 Census
Total 1.50.51.39.7
Male 1.50.61.49.2
Female 1.50.51.210.1


Source: Tables provided by country.


Questions used to identify persons with disabilities:

1. Do you suffer from any long standing illness, disability or
infirmity? Yes No
2. Does this limit your activities compared with most people your
own age? Yes No
3. What type of disability or impairment do you have?
1. Sight
2. Hearing
3. Speech
4. Upper limb (arms)
5. Lower limb (legs)
6. Neck and spine
7. Slowness at learning or understanding
8. Mental retardation
9. Other
4. In which of the following are you handicapped?
1. Self-care
2. Mobility
3. Communication
4. Schooling
5. Employment
6. None