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Demography of Family Households.

Authors :
Fujiura, Glenn T.
Source :
American Journal on Mental Retardation. Nov 1998 103(3):225-235.
Publication Year :
1998

Abstract

This study estimates a 1991 population of 2.97 million Americans with mental retardation, with 2.63 million living outside formal long-term care systems. Observations suggest that families are the dominant source of support, many live in households headed by aging family members, and there are significant economic disparities between family subgroups. (Author/CR)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0895-8017
Volume :
103
Issue :
3
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
American Journal on Mental Retardation
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ591258
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research