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According to Model Disability Survey of Afghanistan by the Asia Foundation in 2019, around 80% of the adults in Afghanistan had some form of disability.

Distributions

Among those with disability, 24.6% experienced mild disability, 40.4% experienced moderate disability and 13.9% experienced severe disability. For severe disabilities, the prevalent areas of distribution are West (25.4%), Central Highlands (25.4%) and South East region (20.5%). The majority of the obstacles faced by those with moderate and severe disabilities are challenges in mobility, socializing, employment and education.

See also

References

  1. Akseer, Tabasum (13 May 2020). "Disability Survey Is Afghanistan's First in 15 Years". InAsia. Retrieved 20 May 2021.
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