Table 1.2
Prevalence of disability for adults by sex and age group, Newfoundland and Labrador, 2012
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| Age groupsNote 1 | Total population | Persons with disabilities | Prevalence of disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| number | % | ||
| Both sexes | |||
| Total - aged 15 and over | 420,970 | 59,300 | 14.1 |
| 15 to 64 | 350,100 | 40,060 | 11.4 |
| 15 to 24 | 61,070 | 3,090 | 5.1 |
| 25 to 44 | 126,290 | 9,720 | 7.7 |
| 45 to 64 | 162,730 | 27,250 | 16.7 |
| 65 and over | 70,880 | 19,240 | 27.1 |
| 65 to 74 | 44,930 | 9,470 | 21.1 |
| 75 and over | 25,950 | 9,770 | 37.6 |
| Males | |||
| Total - aged 15 and over | 204,910 | 27,800 | 13.6 |
| 15 to 64 | 172,300 | 19,410 | 11.3 |
| 15 to 24 | 31,250 | 1,600 | 5.1 |
| 25 to 44 | 61,230 | 4,690 | 7.7 |
| 45 to 64 | 79,820 | 13,120 | 16.4 |
| 65 and over | 32,620 | 8,390 | 25.7 |
| 65 to 74 | 21,860 | 4,650 | 21.3 |
| 75 and over | 10,750 | 3,740 | 34.8 |
| Females | |||
| Total - aged 15 and over | 216,060 | 31,500 | 14.6 |
| 15 to 64 | 177,800 | 20,650 | 11.6 |
| 15 to 24 | 29,820 | 1,490 | 5.0 |
| 25 to 44 | 65,070 | 5,030 | 7.7 |
| 45 to 64 | 82,910 | 14,130 | 17.0 |
| 65 and over | 38,260 | 10,860 | 28.4 |
| 65 to 74 | 23,060 | 4,820 | 20.9 |
| 75 and over | 15,200 | 6,030 | 39.7 |
The sum of the values for each category may differ from the total due to rounding. Source: Statistics Canada, Canadian Survey on Disability, 2012. |
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