Causes of Disabilities

Congenital defects, accidents, and infections are all common causes of physical disability.

Cataracts are the leading cause of blindness worldwide, accounting for over 50% of all cases.

Exposure to loud noise, aging, and genetic factors are all common causes of hearing loss.

Down syndrome is the leading cause of intellectual disability, accounting for about 25% of all cases.

Genetics, environmental factors, and trauma are all common causes of mental illness.

Ischemic heart disease is the leading cause of DALYs worldwide, accounting for over 10% of all DALYs.

Cerebral palsy, spina bifida, and autism spectrum disorder are all common causes of disability in children.

Arthritis is the leading cause of disability in older adults, affecting over 50% of people aged 65 and older.

Malnutrition, infectious diseases, and maternal and child health conditions are all common causes of disability in developing countries.

Cataracts are the leading cause of preventable blindness worldwide, accounting for over 50% of all cases.

Exposure to loud noise is a common cause of preventable hearing loss.

Fetal alcohol syndrome is the leading cause of preventable intellectual disability.

Environmental factors, such as childhood trauma and abuse, are common causes of preventable mental illness.

Ischemic heart disease is the leading cause of preventable DALYs worldwide, accounting for over 10% of all DALYs.

Cerebral palsy, spina bifida, and autism spectrum disorder are all common causes of preventable disability in children.