Dec 17, 2025 · An estimated 1.3 billion people – or 1 in 6 people worldwide – experience significant disability. Persons with disabilities die earlier, have poorer health, and experience more limitations in …

Mar 7, 2023 · WHO fact sheet on disability and health provides key facts and information on unmet needs for health care, secondary conditions, how lives of disabled people affected, barriers to health …

Jan 1, 2011 · The first ever WHO/World Bank World report on disability reviews evidence about the situation of people with disabilities around the world. Following chapters on understanding disability …

Jan 2, 2024 · older people children and adults with disabilities people with long term health conditions such as diabetes, stroke and dementia. Benefits of assistive technology Assistive technology can …

Jun 26, 2024 · The WHO Global guidelines on physical activity and sedentary behaviour provide recommendations for children (age 5 and up), adolescents, adults, older adults, pregnant and post …

Apr 22, 2024 · Rehabilitation is a set of interventions needed when a person is experiencing or is likely to experience limitations in everyday functioning due to ageing or a health condition, including …

Sep 15, 2023 · A new report published today by the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF highlights the global prevalence of developmental disabilities among children and young people, …

Dec 2, 2022 · 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 …

May 3, 2021 · More information about WHO’s disability programme. Consult with people with disability in decisions relating to its programmes and operations, including organizations of persons with …

Jul 25, 2024 · Physical activity is defined as any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that require energy expenditure. Popular ways to be active are through walking, cycling, sports and …