Disability
Term · Economic statistics · MLC-T-ECS-000513
Physical, mental, or emotional condition that substantially limits an individual from one or more daily life activities.
Note: The Current Population Survey (CPS) asks six questions that determine whether a person is classified as having a disability. For more information on the disability questions and the limitations of the CPS disability data, see "Frequently asked questions about disability data."
A long-lasting physical, mental, or emotional condition. This condition can make it difficult for a person to do activities such as walking, climbing stairs, dressing, bathing, learning, or remembering. This condition can also impede a person from being able to go outside the home alone or to work at a job or business.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ECS-000513 |
|---|---|
| Field | Economic statistics |
| References | BLS Glossary; U.S. Census Bureau Glossary |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-ECS-000513",
"term": "Disability",
"field": "Economic statistics",
"definitions": [
"Physical, mental, or emotional condition that substantially limits an individual from one or more daily life activities.\n\nNote: The Current Population Survey (CPS) asks six questions that determine whether a person is classified as having a disability. For more information on the disability questions and the limitations of the CPS disability data, see \"Frequently asked questions about disability data.\"",
"A long-lasting physical, mental, or emotional condition. This condition can make it difficult for a person to do activities such as walking, climbing stairs, dressing, bathing, learning, or remembering. This condition can also impede a person from being able to go outside the home alone or to work at a job or business."
],
"references": [
"BLS Glossary",
"U.S. Census Bureau Glossary"
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"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/economic-statistics/disability/"
}
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