Disability clustering in Arai Village, Poonch District, Jammu & Kashmir, India: An epidemiological and etiological investigation

Disability is a major public health issue, with rural populations often disproportionately affected. Arai Village in Poonch District, Jammu & Kashmir, has shown a high concentration of disability cases, suggesting potential clustering. To assess the epidemiological distribution and etiological factors associated with disability clustering in Arai Village. A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted using a house-to-house survey of all permanent residents. Data on demographics, disability type, severity and etiological factors were collected through a pre-tested interview schedule. Chi-square tests were used to examine associations, with significance set at p