How many U.S. citizens are excluded from society due to disability?

[Loren Booda]

How many U.S. citizens are currently secured (institutionalized) from participating in free society, primarily because of incapacitating mental or physical disability?

 

[EnumaElish]

According to 2005 AHA statistics, there were about 5,900 hospitals in the US, with about 1 million beds. In 2005 they had close to 35 million admissions and about 240 million patient days.

 

[Philosoraptor]

The big number, though, is the roughly 2.3 million Americans behind bars--that's right, 2.3 million. Unfortunately, many of them are mentally ill, handicapped, etc. More still are locked up because of minor drug crimes.

 

[Evo]

The big number, though, is the roughly 2.3 million Americans behind bars--that's right, 2.3 million. Unfortunately, many of them are mentally ill, handicapped, etc. More still are locked up because of minor drug crimes.

Please post the source with these numbers, percent of mentally ill, handicapped, etc... Thanks.

 

[LudusRex]

I cannot provide an exact number of U.S. citizens who are currently institutionalized due to mental or physical disability. The exact number is constantly changing and can vary depending on the source of information. However, according to the National Institute of Mental Health, approximately 4.6% of adults in the United States have a serious mental illness that significantly impacts their daily functioning. This could potentially translate to millions of individuals who may be institutionalized or unable to participate in free society due to their disability. It is important to note that the term "invisible citizens" may not accurately represent these individuals as they are still members of our society and their disabilities should not make them invisible. It is important for society to provide support and resources for individuals with disabilities to help them live fulfilling lives and participate in society to the best of their abilities.