Clinical Conditions
Due to poor nutrition, limited access to medical care, poor hygiene, and inadequate information, people in developing countries are especially exposed to diseases. Many of these diseases could be avoided or treated with rather little effort. Untreated, they may cause severe impairments. Therefore, according to the British Department for International Development (DFID), an estimated 50 % of impairments are directly linked to poverty!
To prevent impairment, programmes aim at eliminating specific conditions and diseases. General improvements to health services and living conditions have a massive impact as well. Where cure is not (or no longer) possible, treatment concentrates on education and rehabilitation measures as well as on the inclusion of persons with disabilities into the community, as full and equal members of society.
Many of diseases described here are common all over the world. Whereas in western countries they usually have little consequences, they form the main cause of impairment in developing countries.
To prevent impairment, programmes aim at eliminating specific conditions and diseases. General improvements to health services and living conditions have a massive impact as well. Where cure is not (or no longer) possible, treatment concentrates on education and rehabilitation measures as well as on the inclusion of persons with disabilities into the community, as full and equal members of society.
Many of diseases described here are common all over the world. Whereas in western countries they usually have little consequences, they form the main cause of impairment in developing countries.
