Disability: A social disadvantage and its impact on health outcomes in Nigeria

Abstract

A global and national overview of the burden of disability as a source of social exclusion has been done. It is a diverse and complex entity that has a two-way causal relationship with poverty and negatively affects health outcomes. A wide gap in the knowledge of the health needs of people with disability was uncovered with recommendations made for better inclusion. In conclusion, the need for an intentional approach towards changing the disability narrative in our society is reiterated.