| Document ID (ISN) | 102001 |
| CIS number |
03-1191 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0020-871X - International Social Security Review - Revue internationale de sécurité sociale |
| Year |
2003 |
| Convention or series no. |
|
| Author(s) |
Spicker P. |
| Title |
Distinguishing disability and incapacity |
| Original title |
Unterscheidung zwischen Behinderung und Arbeitsunfähigkeit [in German]
La distinction entre handicap et incapacité [in French]
Un distingo entre discapacidad y incapacidad [in Spanish] |
| Bibliographic information |
Apr.-June 2003, Vol.56, No.2, p.31-43. Illus. 19 ref. |
| Abstract |
The distinction between disability and incapacity for work is discussed from both a theoretical and an operational perspective. Disability refers mainly to a functional limitation of everyday activity whereas incapacity for work concerns people who are unable to work because of a medical condition. Although the two terms overlap, they are conceptually different. People can be disabled without being unable to work, and unable to work without being disabled. It is important to clarify these distinctions for policy, as social security benefits for disability are liable to be given on different principles from benefits for incapacity. The implications for social security systems in development are considered. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
sickness absenteeism; handicapped workers; accident absenteeism |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
economic aspects; developing countries; workmen's compensation |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | United Kingdom |
| Subject(s) |
Generalities
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Occupational medicine, epidemiology
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Economic aspects
Workers with disabilities
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