Age- and Gender-Specific Prevalence of Intellectually Disabled Population in India
Article Type
Research Article
Publication Title
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
Abstract
Intellectual disability in India is substantially under-reported, especially amongst females. This study quantifies the prevalence and gender bias in household reporting of intellectual disability by estimating the age-and-gender specific prevalence of the intellectually disabled by education, Socio-Demographic Index (SDI) score, place of residence, (rural/urban) and income of household head. We estimated prevalence (per 100,000) at 179 (95% CI: 173 to 185) for males and 120 (95% CI: 115 to 125) for females. Gender differences declined sharply with increased education, was higher for lower ages and low income and varied little by state development. Under-identification and under-reporting due to stigma are two plausible reasons for the gender differences in prevalence that increase with age.
First Page
1594
Last Page
1604
DOI
10.1007/s10803-022-05849-9
Publication Date
4-1-2024
Recommended Citation
Kapoor, Mudit; Ambade, Mayanka; Ravi, Shamika; and Subramanian, S. V., "Age- and Gender-Specific Prevalence of Intellectually Disabled Population in India" (2024). Journal Articles. 4584.
https://digitalcommons.isical.ac.in/journal-articles/4584