Health and Disability among Working-Age Adults : Proceedings of a Workshop.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (U.S.).

Contributor:

Chaney, Bradford.

National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (U.S.). Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education.

National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on Population.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

People with disabilities.

Full employment policies.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (97 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Washington, D.C. : National Academies Press, 2026.

Summary:

This publication, based on a workshop convened by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, explores the trends and disparities in health and disability among working-age adults. It examines the implications these factors have on employment and federal programs. The book is a factual summary of presentations and discussions held during the workshop, addressing challenges faced by individuals and policy implications. Intended for policymakers, researchers, and professionals in public health, social sciences, and economics, the report highlights the interplay between health, disability, and socioeconomic factors. It aims to inform public policy and advance understanding in these areas. Generated by AI.

Contents:

FrontMatter

Acknowledgments

Reviewers

Contents

Box, Figures, and Table

Acronyms and Abbreviations

1 Introduction

2 Defining, Conceptualizing, and Measuring Disability

3 Period and Cohort Trends in Disabling Morbidity—Health and Medical Drivers

4 Population Disparities

5 Contextual Factors: Policy Influences on Morbidity and Disability

6 Workforce and Workplace Trends in Disability and Disability Policy

7 Synthesis and Takeaways—Research Gaps, Data and Measurement Needs, and Policy Directions

References

Appendix: Workshop Agenda Generated by AI.

Notes:

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

Part of the metadata in this record was created by AI, based on the text of the resource.

ISBN:

0-309-99213-3

0-309-99211-7

OCLC:

1524423107