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5.0
Comparison: 6.9
Unit: percent
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Persons with an Ambulatory Difficulty

Value: 5.0 percent
Measurement
Period:
2011
Location: County : Douglas
Comparison: U.S. Value
Categories: Health / Disabilities
What is this Indicator?
This indicator shows the percentage of the population aged 5 years and over with an ambulatory difficulty.
Why this is important: 
People with an ambulatory difficulty experience serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs. These difficulties may in turn limit their physical activity, leading to a further decline in health. Persons with an ambulatory difficulty may have unique requirements for accessibility, such as ramps or elevators.
Technical Note:  The regional value is compared to the national value.
Source: American Community Survey
URL of Source:   http://www.census.gov/acs/www/
URL of Data:   http://factfinder2.census.gov/
Maintained By: Healthy Communities Institute

Time Series Data

2008: 5.6 2009: 5.5 2010: 5.8 2011: 5.0

percent

Persons with an Ambulatory Difficulty by Age

5-17: 0.2 18-64: 4.1 65+: 19.1 Overall: 5.0

percent

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Unit: percent
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Persons with an Ambulatory Difficulty

Value: 5.0 percent
Measurement
Period:
2011
Location: County : Douglas
Comparison: Prior Value
Categories: Health / Disabilities
What is this Indicator?
This indicator shows the percentage of the population aged 5 years and over with an ambulatory difficulty.
Why this is important: 
People with an ambulatory difficulty experience serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs. These difficulties may in turn limit their physical activity, leading to a further decline in health. Persons with an ambulatory difficulty may have unique requirements for accessibility, such as ramps or elevators.
Technical Note:  The trend is a comparison between the most recent and previous measurement periods. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the trend.
Source: American Community Survey
URL of Source:   http://www.census.gov/acs/www/
URL of Data:   http://factfinder2.census.gov/
Maintained By: Healthy Communities Institute

Time Series Data

2008: 5.6 2009: 5.5 2010: 5.8 2011: 5.0

percent

Persons with an Ambulatory Difficulty by Age

5-17: 0.2 18-64: 4.1 65+: 19.1 Overall: 5.0

percent

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How are these indicators calculated? Return to Community Dashboard Home