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Prevalence of Disability in Iran



Salehiniya H1, 2 ; Matin BK3 ; Hasanpour H4 ; Khosravi B4 ; Moradi F5 ; Darabi F6 ; Radfar P7 ; Soltani S5
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Source: Research Journal of Pharmaceutical# Biological and Chemical Sciences Published:2016

Abstract

Understanding of prevalence of disability in Iran can provide valuable information for researchers and policy makers. Aim of the study was to describe prevalence and distribution of disabilities in Iran. Data was extracted from nationally census conducted in Iran in 2011. In the census, disability was measured according to body impairment. Data obtained from through a door to door household census. Prevalence of disability in Iran was around 1.3 per 1000 general population. Physical disability had the highest prevalence among other types of disability (8 per 1000 general population). Overall, Tehran province has the highest prevalence of disability in Iran. Collecting data on disability through national survey studies is essential in Iran. These studies can show deeper and wider picture from kinds of disabilities and their effects.
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