Did You Know Facts About Disabilities?
14 Facts About Disabilities over 1 in 4 of Today's 20-Year-Olds Will Become Disabled Before They Retire. .. . the Average Long-Term Disability Claim Lasts 34.6...
- Over 1 in 4 of today's 20-year-olds will become disabled before they retire. ...
- The average long-term disability claim lasts 34.6 months. ...
- Only about 9 percent of disabilities are caused by accidents. ...
- About 91 percent of disabilities are caused by illnesses.
What is something interesting about disability?
Disability is a global public health issue – it affects one in seven people worldwide. Disability is a development priority – it has a higher prevalence in lower-income countries and disability and poverty mutually reinforce each other. ...
Why is it important to know your disability?
In fact, the more you know about them, the better you will be able to understand yourself and/or others that have a disability. If you have a disability, knowing about it can help you make important decisions about your life and make sure that the right people are there to help you when you really need it.
James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.
