Events Across the Life Course Contribute to Higher Mobility Impairment Rates in Rural U.S.

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Examines factors associated with increased risk of mobility impairment at age 40 and 50 using 1979-2016 data from the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth. Provides statistics for rural and urban populations, including rates of illness, injury, occupation, and health insurance coverage. Discusses the impact of disability on individuals and the importance of workplace safety and healthcare access to long-term health.

Catherine Ipsen, Bryce Ward, Andrew Myers

Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences, 3, 863716

05/2022

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Access · People with disabilities · Rural-urban differences · Statistics and data