Disability in Afghanistan

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According to Model Disability Survey of Afghanistan by the Asia Foundation in 2019, there were around 80% of adults in Afghanistan which had some forms of disabilities.

Distributions[]

Among those with disability, 24.6% experienced mild disability, 40.4% experienced moderate disability and 13.9% experienced severe disability. For severe disabilities, the prevalent areas of distribution are West (25.4%), Central Highlands (25.4%) and South East region (20.5%). Those with moderate and severe disabilities, the majority of the obstacles faced by them are mobility, socializing, employment and education.[1]

References[]

  1. ^ Akseer, Tabasum (13 May 2020). "Disability Survey Is Afghanistan's First in 15 Years". InAsia. Retrieved 20 May 2021.


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