Miami University

Is there a relationship between aging and disability among Ohio's population age 60+?

The figure below shows that the prevalence of both moderate and severe

disability increases with advancing age. Between each of the age groups

shown below there is at least a doubling of severe disability.

Chart (PDF, 1 page)

Click here to learn more about the prevalence of disability by age group.

 

Source: Mehdizadeh, S., Ciferri, W.B., Poff-Roman, S., Wellin, V., Ritchey,

P.N., Kunkel, S.R. (2004). Profile and Projections of Ohio's 60+ Population:

A State Study, Oxford OH: Scripps Gerontology Center, Miami University.

 

Click here to learn more about the prevalence of disability by age group.