Demographics and statistics Flashcards
True or False: The disabled community is the world’s largest minority group.
TRUE
Approximately what percentage of the world population has some form of disability? A. 10% B. 16% C. 20% D. 25%
B. 16%
True or False: 80% of people with disabilities live in developing countries.
TRUE
Which group has a higher incidence of disability? A. Men B. Women
B. Women more than men
Elderly more overall
True or False: 90% of children with disabilities in developing countries do not attend school.
TRUE
What is the global literacy rate for adults with disabilities? A. 1% B. 3% C. 5% D. 10%
B. 3%
True or False: Students with disabilities in higher education remain under-represented, although their numbers are on the rise.
TRUE
Unemployment among persons with disabilities is as high as what percentage in some countries? A. 50% B. 60% C. 70% D. 80%
D. 80%
True or False: People with disabilities experience barriers in accessing services such as healthcare, education, employment, transportation, and information.
TRUE
What percentage of the world’s poorest people have some kind of disability according to the World Bank? A. 10% B. 15% C. 20% D. 25%
C. 20%
True or False: Disability accentuates poverty because the systemic institutional, environmental, and attitudinal barriers that people with disabilities encounter lead to discrimination, social marginalization, and isolation.
TRUE
Which of the following is NOT a barrier that leads to insufficient access for people with disabilities? A. Education B. Adequate housing C. Nutritious food D. Entertainment
D. Entertainment
True or False: As people age, their chances of acquiring a disability increase.
TRUE
In countries with life expectancies over 70 years of age, people spend an average of how many years living with disabilities? A. 5 years B. 6 years C. 7 years D. 8 years
D. 8 years
True or False: The longer a person lives with disabilities, the higher the cost of their healthcare.
TRUE
