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Bryan O'Young1, James Gosney2, Chulhyun Ahn2
1Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Geisinger Health System, 100 North Academy Avenue, Danville, PA 17822, USA; New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY 10067, USA.
Abstract:
A profound need for rehabilitation services exists, especially in developing countries. This article highlights the role of the epidemiology of disability in addressing this critical need. The article concludes that national and global disability epidemiology statistics inform stakeholder development of rehabilitation policies and programs necessary to meet the global need for rehabilitation, directly supporting the World Health Organization Rehabilitation 2030: Call for Action and United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 3 to "ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages."
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