Max Rady College of Medicine
Term: Disability Among Youth
Glossary Definition
Last Updated: 2006-01-25
Definition:
A set of disabling medical conditions derived from the World Health Organization, which, when diagnosed in youths 0-24 years of age, disadvantaged since birth and not treated with modern techniques, frequently result in early death. The list includes: cerebral palsy, spina bifida, hydrocephalus, cystic fibrosis, development delay, hearing loss, and emotional disturbance. There are specific ICD-9-CM diagnosis codes for each of these disabilities.
Related terms
- Assisted Living
- Disability Status
- Functional Limitations Indicators
- Handicap
- Health Status Indicators
- Physician Visit Indicators
- POPULIS
- World Health Organization (WHO)
References
- Cohen MM, MacWilliam L. Population Health: Health Status Indicators. Volume II: Tables and Figures. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy and Evaluation, 1994. [Report] (View)
- Frohlich N, Markesteyn T, Roos NP, Carriere KC, Black C, De Coster C, Burchill CA, MacWilliam L. A Report on the Health Status, Socio-Economic Risk and Health Care Use of the Manitoba Population, 1992-93 and Overview of the 1990-91 to 1992-93 Findings. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy and Evaluation, 1994. [Report] [Summary] (View)
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