Disability in Antigua and Barbuda
Appearance
Disability in Antigua and Barbuda refers to the people with disability in Antigua and Barbuda.
History
[edit]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
[edit]In 2019, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and cancers were the top causes of death and disability in the country.[3]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Antigua and Barbuda". International Disability Alliance. Retrieved 15 September 2023.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Country Profile: Antigua and Barbuda". Pan American Health Organization. Retrieved 15 September 2023.