Adults with disabilities Adultos en situación de discapacidad Population characterization in Valle del Cauca

Abstract

This study responds to the need to use and disseminate the information of the Register of Location and Characterization of Persons with Disabilities - RLCPD - in the Department of Valle del Cauca. The objectives are to characterize the population with a disability over 18 years 2009-2014. It was used as method a descriptive study of the population with a disability over 18 years of age reported in the RLCPD. It included sociodemographic variables, health, disability and social participation. it presents as results during the analyzed period, 31,818 people were reported in the 42 municipalities of the Department, 80% of whom were residents of municipal head offices. The distribution by sex was homogeneous and the group with the highest concentration was those older than 60 years (n = 11393). 67% reported some deficiency in structures or functions; 49% of activity limitations and 87% reported restrictions on participation. There were barriers in the residence (44.2%), public spaces (49%) and establishments (60%). The major cause of disability was general illness (32%), followed by accidents (12%). The use of technical aids was reported by 64% of the registered population. Finally, although it was identified that the restrictions on participation have a high percentage, 58.4% of the total population reports that they participate in family activities.