《Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice》 ›› 2018, Vol. 24 ›› Issue (10): 1127-1132.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1006-9771.2018.10.003

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Research and Development of International Disability Statistics Based on ICF and Its Implications for China

SUN Ji-ling1, LING Kang1, BAI Xian-chun1, QIU Zhuo-ying2,3,4   

  1. 1. Chinese Academy of Disability Data Sciences, Nanjing Normal University of Special Education, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210038, China;
    2. Research Institute of Rehabilitation Information, China Rehabilitation Research Centre, Beijing 100068, China;
    3. WHO Family of International Classifications Collaborating Center in China, Beijing 100068, China;
    4. China Academy of ICF, Weifang, Shandong 261000, China
  • Received:2018-05-14 Published:2018-10-25 Online:2018-10-30
  • Contact: SUN Ji-ling. E-mail: sunjl1990@126.com
  • Supported by:
    National Statistical Science Research Project (No.2017LZ36), Jiangsu Natural Science Research in Universities (Major) (No. 17KJA120002), Jiangsu Humanities and Social Research Base outside Universities Project (No. 2017ZSJD011), Jiangsu Philosophy and Social Science Researches in Universities (Key) (No. 2018SJZDI110) and National Special Fund Projects of Basic Research of Public Benefits for Institutes at Central Governmental Level (Leading Project of Major Scientific Research) (No. 2017CZ-7; No. 2018CZ-4)

Abstract: As a standard framework of disability definition and measurement, International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) is widely used in disability statistics. This paper reviewed the progress of international disability statistics based on ICF in the fields of disability measurement tools and disability surveys. There were many disability measurement tools have been developed and applied. These promote international disability statistics and disability statistics system. The disability statistics in China was analyzed and three recommendations were put forward.

Key words: International Classification of Functioning,Disability and Health, disability statistics, census

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