Distribution of New Female Disabled Workers by Primary Diagnosis (Ages 50-59, 1982-2010) #2230397 (License: Personal Use)

This stacked area chart illustrates how the proportion of disability entitlements among newly disabled women aged 50-59 shifted across nine diagnostic categories-from mental disorders and musculoskeletal conditions to neoplasms and injuries-between 1982 and 2010. The data reveals notable trends, such as the rising share of mental disorders and circulatory conditions, while musculoskeletal and respiratory diagnoses show relative decline. Each colored layer represents a diagnostic group’s contribution to the total annual entitlements.

Used in public health reports, social security analyses, or policy briefs to illustrate long-term shifts in disability causes among midlife women; supports discussions on aging workforce health, gender-specific disability patterns, and healthcare resource allocation.