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Disability in Antigua and Barbuda

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

History

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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

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

See also

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References

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  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.