🧵1/ A Significant surge in the number of people with a disability in the U.S.
The @stlouisfed just released an analysis using data from the Current Population Survey (CPS), revealing some concerning trends. Here’s what they found:
#Disability #DisabilityJustice #LongCovid
The @stlouisfed just released an analysis using data from the Current Population Survey (CPS), revealing some concerning trends. Here’s what they found:
#Disability #DisabilityJustice #LongCovid
2/ Above Trend Increase in Disability
Since 2019, the number of disabled individuals has surged beyond the expected trend by nearly 2 million. This isn't just a statistical anomaly—it's a huge indicator of a deeper, underlying health crisis.
Since 2019, the number of disabled individuals has surged beyond the expected trend by nearly 2 million. This isn't just a statistical anomaly—it's a huge indicator of a deeper, underlying health crisis.
3/ Cognitive Disabilities Skyrocket
Most alarming is the rise in cognitive disabilities. The population reporting only a cognitive disability has grown by nearly 1 million—a 43% increase since 2019.
Most alarming is the rise in cognitive disabilities. The population reporting only a cognitive disability has grown by nearly 1 million—a 43% increase since 2019.
4/ A Sudden & Astonishing Shift
To put this in context: from 2014 to 2019, the average annual growth in cognitive disabilities was about 28k. Since 2019, that number has skyrocketed by more than one million. This is a huge increase and deserves attention.
To put this in context: from 2014 to 2019, the average annual growth in cognitive disabilities was about 28k. Since 2019, that number has skyrocketed by more than one million. This is a huge increase and deserves attention.
5/ Why This Matters
This isn't just about numbers—it's about real people whose lives have been affected. Understanding the drivers of this surge is critical for shaping public health policy and support systems.
This isn't just about numbers—it's about real people whose lives have been affected. Understanding the drivers of this surge is critical for shaping public health policy and support systems.
6/ #LongCOVID?
Could #LongCOVID be a contributing factor? Possibly yes! We need more research to understand the forces behind these troubling trends.
Could #LongCOVID be a contributing factor? Possibly yes! We need more research to understand the forces behind these troubling trends.
7/ Let’s Not Ignore This
The data is clear: something has changed, and it’s affecting millions. These troubling findings deserve investigation. This should be on the radar screen of every person who cares about the health and well-being of Americans. Let’s Not Ignore This!
The data is clear: something has changed, and it’s affecting millions. These troubling findings deserve investigation. This should be on the radar screen of every person who cares about the health and well-being of Americans. Let’s Not Ignore This!
8/ Analysis here:
By Charles S. Gascon, Joseph Martorana, Samuel Moore @stlouisfedstlouisfed.org/on-the-economy…
By Charles S. Gascon, Joseph Martorana, Samuel Moore @stlouisfedstlouisfed.org/on-the-economy…
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