EMPLOYERS
What are the most common causes of disability?
Injuries at work? Freak accidents? It's true, they happen. But the truth might surprise you.
- Illnesses like cancer, heart attack or diabetes cause the majority of long-term disabilities. Back pain, injuries, and arthritis are also significant causes.
- Most are not work-related, and therefore not covered by workers' compensation.
- Lifestyle choices and personal behavior that lead to obesity are becoming major contributing factors.
Disability in America
Disability is already a widespread problem, and the threat is growing at an alarming rate.
- More than 30 million Americans between the ages of 21 and 64 are disabled, according to the most recent U.S. Census.
- 2.3 million people filed disability claims with Social Security in 2008.
- 25+ million American lives are restricted by the effects of disability, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Here’s how you can reduce your chances of becoming disabled.
Visit the CDA website for more information: www.disabilitycanhappen.org
