Key points
- People with disabilities are a diverse group of people with a wide range of needs.
- Understanding the unique needs of people in different racial and ethnic groups is crucial to improving access to high-quality health care.
- Explore a breakdown of adults with disabilities by ethnicity and race.
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Adults with Disabilities: Ethnicity and Race Infographic
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Adults with Disabilities: Ethnicity and Race
When it comes to the health of people with disabilities, it's important to know the health differences among racial and ethnic groups
Approximate number of adults with a disability by ethnicity and race
American Indian/Alaska Native:
- 3 in 10 have a disability
Black:
- 1 in 4 have a disability
White:
- 1 in 5 have a disability
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander:
- 1 in 6 have a disability
Hispanic:
- 1 in 6 have a disability
Asian:
- 1 in 10 have a disability
Percentage of adults with a disability who are obese or smoke
American Indian/Alaska Native:
- 40.6% are obese
- 41.2% smoke
Black:
- 47.3% are obese
- 28.1% smoke
White:
- 35.5% are obese
- 28.7% smoke
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander:
- 31.8% are obese
- 28.2% smoke
Hispanic:
- 39.9% are obese
- 20.6% smoke
Asian:
- 20.3% are obese
- 12.8% smoke
Content Source:
Disability and Health; National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities
- Courtney-Long, E.A., Romano, S.D., Carroll, D.D. et al. Socioeconomic Factors at the Intersection of Race and Ethnicity Influencing Health Risks for People with Disabilities. J. Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities (2017) 4: 213. DOI: 10.1007/s40615-016-0220-5.