Disability statistics - Incidence and prevalence

Question 1

What is the estimated percentage of people with disabilities worldwide? (Choose one)
A) 10 to 20%
B) 20 to 30%
C) 5 to 10%

Answer 1

A) 10 to 20%

Question 2

True or False: Disability statistics are consistent and easy to compare across countries.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

What is the estimated percentage of people with disabilities in the United States? (Choose one)
A) 12.1%
B) 18%
C) 16.6%
D) 19%

Answer 3

A) 12.1%

Question 4

True or False: Aging populations generally have a higher incidence of disabilities.

Answer 4

True

Question 5

True or False: Poverty rates are unrelated to the incidence of disabilities.

Answer 5

False