The Prevalence and Correlates of Disability in Singapore
Results from a Nationwide Cross-Sectional Survey
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15464635 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Mythily Subramaniam (0000-0003-4530-1096, National University of Singapore, corresponding author), Yen Sin Koh (0000-0001-5860-2328, Institute of Mental Health), P V AshaRani (0000-0001-8215-5214, Institute of Mental Health), Fiona Devi (0000-0001-9367-5258, Institute of Mental Health), Saleha Shafie (0000-0002-3643-6573, Institute of Mental Health), Peizhi Wang (0000-0002-7054-1879, Institute of Mental Health), Edimansyah Abdin (0000-0002-1016-3298, Institute of Mental Health), Janhavi Ajit Vaingankar (0000-0001-9486-1896, Institute of Mental Health), Chee Fang Sum (0000-0003-3532-0568, Khoo Teck Puat Hospital), Sing Lee (0000-0002-9377-7390), Siow Ann Chong (0000-0001-8889-7980, Institute of Mental Health) |
| Year | 2021 |
| Volume | 18 |
| Issue | 24 |
| Pages | 13090-13090 |
| Publication date | 2021-12-11 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1661-7827 • E-ISSN: 1660-4601 |
| Publisher | Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3390/ijerph182413090 |
| PMID | 34948700 |
| OpenAlex | W4200297344 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 25 |
Although this prevalence is lower than other countries, it is a significant finding in terms of actual numbers and impact at both the individual and the societal levels. Our findings also highlight the need to strengthen health services and preventive interventions targeting older adults and those who are physically inactive to reduce the burden of disability in these groups
Cross-sectional study · Environmental health · Pathology · Sociology · Chronic Disease Management Strategies · Demography · Health disparities and outcomes · Medicine · Urban Transport and Accessibility · Gerontology
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| Citations per year | 0,67 |
| Citation span | 2023 - 2024 (2) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 2 |