A: In 1995, 14.7 percent of the population was limited in their activity due to chronic conditions.

Q: What is the prevalence of major activity limitation?

A: In 1995, 10.1 percent of the population was limited in major activity due to chronic conditions.

Q: What is the prevalence of visual impairments?

A: In 1995, the prevalence of visual impairments was 32.5 per 1,000 persons (8,511,000).

Q: What is the prevalence of hearing impairments?

A: In 1995, the prevalence of hearing impairments was 85.8 per 1,000 persons (22,465,000).

SOURCE: Series 10, No. 199, Current Estimates From the National Health Interview Survey, 1995.
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Q: How many people are using wheelchairs?

A: In 1990, 1,564,000 people were using wheelchairs.

SOURCE:Advance Data From Vital and Health Statistics , No. 292. "Trends and Differential Use of Assistive Technology Devices:  United States, 1994."
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