A community health nurse is trying to locate information commonalities among marginalized groups. The nurse is interested in knowing about the number of noninstitutionalized individuals who have a limitation in usual activities due to a chronic condition
Which group would provide the most pertinent information to the nurse?
A) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
B) The U.S. Census Bureau
C) The World Health Organization
D) The National Center for Health Statistics
Ans: D
The National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) reports that 34.4 million (11.8%) of noninstitutionalized individuals have a limitation in usual activities due to a chronic condition. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention maintains information on diseases, not limitations of individuals. The U.S. Census Bureau has more specific disability information, not the general information. The World Health Organization does not have this type of disability information but is more involved in control and prevention on a more global basis.
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