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Chronic Conditions with the Highest Risk of Disability
Condition Rank
Absence of legs 1st.
Lung or Bronchial Cancer 2nd.
Rheumatoid Arthritis 3rd.
Blind in Both Eyes 4th.
Partial Paralysis 5th.

Source: NIDRR Disability Statistics Report, No. 2, 1991.

Source: DeCoMM Project, Robert Todd.

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In this slide the conditions that are the most significant causes of disability for adults are different from conditions ranking highest for causes of activity limitations.

Amputations may result from a number of pathological conditions such as diabetes and circulatory cardiovascular problems. Note that hearing loss - a significant change with aging - does not rank among the leading causes of disability.


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