Landmark study shows greater health problems, barriers to health services for millions with disability
New WHO-Gallup study shows millions of people with disability struggle to access vital health services and assistance, calls on governments to better address their needs.
1 June 2019
| Meeting report
Overview
Over 150 million people are living with severe disability in the three countries, with nearly one in four adults (23%) living with severe disability in Laos, 16% in India and 8% of adults in Tajikistan.
WHO Team
Sensory Functions, Disability and Rehabilitation (SDR)