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)