Statistical Information and some methodological considerations

Self reported Persons reporting a physical or health chronic (6 months+) problem (HCP)That also report this problem interferes with their daily activitiesThis definition is in accordance with the Israeli Disability Law (1978)

Severe disability: Report the HCP interferes very much with daily activitiesModerate disability: Report the HCP (just) interferes with daily activitiesHealth (chronic) problem w/o disability: Report the HCP does not interfere so much, or not at all, with daily activitiesNo health problem: Reporting no HCPThe last two groups are classified as Persons w/o disabilities

Severe Disability Moderate Disability HCP w/o DisabilityNo HCP

SevereModerateHCP w/o Dis.Total Dis.Total HCP.

Self definition vs. Support Programs definitionsAdministrative data as a source for disability information