Disability in Antigua and Barbuda refers to the people with disability in Antigua and Barbuda.

History

The Government of Antigua and Barbuda signed the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities on 30 March 2007 and ratified it on 7 January 2016.[1][2]

Statistics

In 2019, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and cancers were the top causes of death and disability in the country.[3]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Antigua and Barbuda". International Disability Alliance. Retrieved 15 September 2023.
  2. ↑ Gashumba, Rena (10 October 2022). "Commonwealth works with Antigua and Barbuda to help prioritise the rights of persons with disabilities". The Commonwealth. Retrieved 15 September 2023.
  3. ↑ "Country Profile: Antigua and Barbuda". Pan American Health Organization. Retrieved 15 September 2023.


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