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SUBMITTER: Gudlavalleti VSM
PROVIDER: S-EPMC6265903 | biostudies-other | 2018 Oct
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-other
International journal of environmental research and public health 20181026 11
South Asia is a unique geopolitical region covering 3.4% of the world's surface area and supporting 25% of the world's population (1.75 billion). Available evidence from South Asia shows variable estimates of the magnitude of disability. The projected magnitude depends on whether an impairment focus is highlighted (approximately 1.6⁻2.1%) or functionality is given precedence (3.6⁻15.6%). People with disability (PWD) face significant challenges to accessing health care in the region. Studies show ...[more]