Nutrient intake and use of dietary supplements among US adults with disabilities

Ruopeng An, Ph.D., Chung-Yi Chiu, Ph.D., Flavia Andrade, Ph.D. Department of Kinesiology and Community Health, College of Applied Health Sciences, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1206 S 4th Street, Champaign, IL 61820, USA DOI: www.disabilityandhealthjnl.com/article/S1936-6574(14)00141-1/abstract Background Physical, mental, social, and financial hurdles in adults with disabilities may limit their access to adequate nutrition. Objective To […]

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Heart age differentials and general cardiovascular risk profiles for persons with varying disabilities: NHANES 2001–2010

  CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE David W. Hollar Jr., Ph.D., Jennifer S. Lewis, M.H.A., M.Ed. Department of Health Administration, Pfeiffer University, 2880 Slater Road, Suite 100, Morrisville, NC 27560, USA Disability and Health Journal, Vol. 8, Issue 1, p51–60 Published online: July 31 2014  http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.dhjo.2014.07.007 Abstract Background Persons with disabilities are at risk for secondary conditions, including […]

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Smoking behaviors among people with disabilities in Korea

Jeong-Eun Lee, M.S.W., Ph.D., Jong-Hyock Park, M.D., M.P.H., Hye-Ri Kim, M.D., Hyung-Ik Shin, M.D., Ph.D. Disability and Health Journal, Vol. 7, Issue 2, p236–241 Published online: November 11, 2013 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.dhjo.2013.11.002 Background Most reports concerning smoking behaviors in people with disabilities have been from Western societies; knowledge of smoking behaviors in Asian countries, including Korea, […]

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Using a participatory action strategic approach to enhance accessibility and participation in arts and cultural events: Results of four focus groups

Nancy Vandewiele Milligan, Ph.D., O.T.R.L., F.A.O.T.A., Els R. Nieuwenhuijsen, Ph.D., M.P.H., O.T.R.L., Carolyn L. Grawi, L.M.S.W., M.S.W., A.C.S.W. Disability and Health Journal, Vol. 7, Issue 1, p105–113 Published online: October 28, 2013 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.dhjo.2013.09.001 Background Cultural events are abundant in a midwestern college town; however, individuals with disabilities have expressed concerns about their accessibility. Policymakers, […]

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Analysis of disability using WHODAS 2.0 among the middle-aged and elderly in Cinco Villas, Spain

Results have, in part, been presented at annual meetings of the National Associations of Epidemiology and Neurology. Almazán-Isla, R.N., B.A., M. Comín-Comín, M.D., Ph.D., J. Damián, M.D., Ph.D., M.P.H., E. Alcalde-Cabero, B.Sc., M.P.H., C. Ruiz, O.T., E. Franco, O.T., G. Martín, M.D., L.A. Larrosa-Montañés, M.D.e, J. de Pedro-Cuesta, M.D., Ph.D. on behalf of the DISCAP-ARAGON […]

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Factors associated with poor sleep quality in patients with multiple sclerosis differ by disease duration

Marianna Vitkova, M.D., Zuzana Gdovinova, M.D., C.Sc., Jaroslav Rosenberger, M.D., Ph.D., Jarmila Szilasiova, M.D., Ph.D., Iveta Nagyová, M.gr., Ph.D., Pavol Mikula, M.gr., Martina Krokavcova, M.gr., Ph.D., Johan W. Groothoff, Ph.D.,Jitse P. van Dijk, M.D., Ph.D. Disability and Health Journal, Vol. 7, Issue 4, p466–471 Published online: June 7, 2014 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.dhjo.2014.05.004 Background Sleep disturbance is a common symptom of multiple sclerosis (MS) […]

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Disability and voting

Tetsuya Matsubayashi, Ph.D., Michiko Ueda, Ph.D. Published Online: March 18, 2014 Disability and Health Journal July 2014Volume 7, Issue 3, Pages 285–291 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.dhjo.2014.03.001 Background For millions of people with disabilities in the United States, exercising the fundamental right to vote remains a challenge. Over the last few decades, the U.S. government has enacted several pieces of […]

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Medicaid Buy-In*

This fact sheet is intended to give Navigators and Enrollment Specialists answers to the questions that people with disabilities may have about possible Medicaid Buy-In as a coverage option when they are looking into purchasing private insurance in the Marketplace. The Buy-In program is an optional Medicaid coverage group for working individuals with disabilities. Q1. […]

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Streamlined Marketplace Application Process

This fact sheet is intended to help Navigators answer specific questions that people with disabilities might ask about using the Streamlined Marketplace Application process to apply for health insurance coverage Q1. How do I apply for health insurance? A. You can apply for health insurance through the Health Insurance Marketplace, which is designed to help […]

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