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Table 1b
Use of assistive technology by disability types – Adults and children
5 and over, Canada, 2006
| Type of assistive device | Pain | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult Use | Adults Need | |
| numbers | ||
| Electrotherapy device (eg a TENS machine) | 182,110 | 88,280 |
| Hot and/or cold aids | 829,110 | 34,490E |
| Comfort aids (eg a therapeutic cushion) | 381,620 | 87,550 |
| Adjustable bed | 49,850 | ... |
| Another Aid | 204,650 | 112,130 |
| Note: The sum of the values for each category may differ from the total due to rounding. Source: Statistics Canada, Participation and Activity Limitation Survey, 2006. |
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