The Prevalence and Correlates of Disability in Singapore: Results from a Nationwide Cross-Sectional Survey.
Subramaniam MythilyYen Sin KohAsharani PvFiona Devi Siva KumarSaleha ShafiePeizhi WangEdimansyah AbdinJanhavi Ajit VaingankarChee Fang SumEng Sing LeeSiow Ann ChongPublished in: International journal of environmental research and public health (2021)
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.