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With an estimated 130 crore people living with disabilities worldwide, a new Lancet report highlights that global health systems continue to overlook this population.
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They are left with poorer access to care and a life expectancy shorter by nearly 14 years compared to people without disabilities.
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Despite growing evidence and data underscoring these inequities, the authors note that disability-inclusive health care still fails to receive the political and financial priority it deserves.
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They argue that while health systems have made breakthroughs, disability inclusion remains sidelined, largely because it lacks visible and committed leadership.
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According to the recently published paper, the barriers that prevent people with disabilities from accessing equitable health care are complex and deeply rooted.