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Disability - World Health Organization (WHO) Persons with disabilities have twice the risk of developing conditions such as depression, asthma, diabetes, stroke, obesity or poor oral health Persons with disabilities face many health inequities Persons with disabilities find inaccessible and unaffordable transportation 15 times more difficult than for those without disabilities
10 Facts on disability - World Health Organization (WHO) Yet, persons with disabilities often experience violence, prejudice, and face barriers to access healthcare Health equity for persons with disabilities is a development priority – more persons with disabilities live in low- and middle-income countries Disability and poverty mutually reinforce each other, and contribute to health inequities
International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2024 Persons with disabilities make up 16% of the global population, yet they rarely access leadership roles in the health sector They commonly face numerous barriers which prevent them from accessing these roles, such as discrimination, stigma, or exclusion from education and employment opportunities
WHO launches new toolkit to advance health equity for persons with . . . The Global report on health equity for persons with disabilities, published in 2022, estimates that 1 3 billion persons (or 1 in 6 people) have a significant disability It also highlights that many persons with disabilities experience health inequities due to avoidable barriers such as stigma, discrimination, the lack of inclusive health
Persons with disabilities tell their stories Persons with disabilities share their experiences of accessing health services - YouTube The second video showcases the experiences of persons with disabilities from India, Kenya, Nigeria and Zambia when accessing health information and sexual and reproductive health services
Global report on health equity for persons with disabilities An estimated 1 3 billion people – or 16% of global population worldwide – experience a significant disability today Persons with disabilities have the right to the highest attainable standard of health as those without disabilities However, the WHO Global report on health equity for persons with disabilities demonstrates that while some progress has been made in recent years, the world
Celebrating International Day of persons with disabilities International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) is a UN day that is celebrated every year on 3 December The day is about promoting the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities at every level of society and development, and to raise awareness of the situation of persons with disabilities in all aspects of political, social
Ensuring the political participation of persons with disabilities in . . . This year, the theme for the day is “Amplifying the leadership of persons with disabilities for an inclusive and sustainable future”, which is an opportunity to highlight the work taking place across the Region to facilitate and encourage persons with disabilities into leadership roles, political participation and decision-making processes – particularly where it impacts health systems