Disability and Functioning (Noninstitutionalized Adults Aged 18 and Over)

Data are for the U.S.

Selected sensory problems

Number of adults unable (or very difficult) to walk a quarter mile: 18.2 million
Percent of adults unable (or very difficult) to walk a quarter mile: 7.5%
Number of adults with any physical functioning difficulty: 39.6 million
Percent of adults with any physical functioning difficulty: 16.3%

Number of adults aged 18 and over with at least one basic actions difficulty or complex activity limitation: 77.0 million (2015)
Percent of adults aged 18 and over with at least one basic actions difficulty or complex activity limitation: 32.2% (2015)
Number of adults aged 65 and over with at least one basic actions difficulty or complex activity limitation: 26.5 million (2015)
Percent of adults aged 65 and over with at least one basic actions difficulty or complex activity limitation: 59.8% (2015)

Percent of adults aged 65-74 who need help with personal care from other persons: 3.4%
Percent of adults aged 75 and over who need help with personal care from other persons: 12.0%