Disability Statistics
According to a recent study, most people estimate they have only a 16% chance of becoming disabled during their working years1 - in spite of the following startling facts2:
- If you're under age 35, chances are one in three that you will be disabled for at least six months during the course of your career.
- Men have a 43% chance of becoming seriously disabled during their working years.
- Women have a 54% chance.
- At age 42, it is four times more likely that you will become seriously disabled than that you will die during your working years.
Sources: 1. Gallup survey, conducted for UNUM
Corporation (508 respondents, aged 30 to 65), reported by Best's Review.
2. "Why Disability" booklet, published by National Underwriter.
More statistics:
For more statistics about disability check these pages:
How long do disabilities last on average?
Likelihood of death versus a long term disability
What is the likelihood of disability occurring?
See recent examples of actual disability insurance claims