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QuickStats: Estimated Percentage of Adults with Daily Activity
Limitations, by Age Group and Type of Limitation --- National Health
Interview Survey, United States, 2006*
* Estimates are based on household interviews of a sample of the civilian, noninstitutionalized U.S. population.
Persons with unknown limitation status were excluded from the denominators.
95% confidence interval.
§ Based on response to the question, "Because of a physical, mental, or emotional problem, does [person] need
the help of other persons with personal care needs, such as eating, bathing, dressing, or getting around inside
the home?"
¶ Based on response to the question, "Because of a physical, mental, or emotional problem, does [person] need
the help of other persons in handling routine needs, such as everyday household chores, doing necessary
business, shopping, or getting around for other purposes?"
In 2006, adults aged >75 years were nearly three times as likely as those aged 65--74 years to require
the help of another person in performing activities of daily living (e.g., eating, dressing, or bathing)
and instrumental activities of daily living (e.g., household chores or shopping).
SOURCE: Adams PF, Lucas JW, Barnes PM. Summary health statistics for the U.S. population:
National Health Interview Survey, 2006. Vital Health Stat 2007;10(236). Available at
http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/series/sr_10/sr10_236.pdf.
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