Disability in Diabetes
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and political issue confronting society today. Estimates of the number of disabled persons in the United States vary greatly, ranging from 27 million to 35 million to 49 million. Disability is associated with an increased likelihood for hospitalization, institutionalization, and loss of economic self-sufficiency and normal role behaviors. In addition, some persons with disabilities face barriers in the work environment and difficulties in gaining access to public facilities. These circumstances, together, greatly diChapter 12
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تاریخ انتشار 1996