Publications by authors named "Silvano Casazza"
[Testing an algorithm to identify disabilities using current health and social healthcare database: the experience of the Agency for Health Protection of the Metropolitan Area of Milan].
Maria Teresa Greco Andrea Salvatori Eliana Gabellini Pietro Magnoni Raffaella Mariani Silvano Casazza
Epidemiol Prev
September 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to assess the prevalence and classification of disability among the population under the Agency for Health Protection of Milan (ATS Milan) from 2018 to 2022, using data from various healthcare sources and the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF).
- The results indicated an increase in disability prevalence from 5.8% in 2018 to 8.4% in 2022, with women generally experiencing higher rates, and significant disparities observed based on age and disability type, particularly in relation to the nervous system and mental functions.
- The study concluded that improving data collection methods could enhance understanding of disability prevalence, which is crucial for effective public health planning and interventions in the region.