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The Surgeon General's Call to Action to Improve the Health and Wellness of Persons with Disabilities: historical review, rationale, and implications 5 years after publication.

Authors :
Carmona RH
Giannini M
Bergmark B
Cabe J
Source :
Disability and health journal [Disabil Health J] 2010 Oct; Vol. 3 (4), pp. 229-32.
Publication Year :
2010

Abstract

This article reviews much of the history of the Surgeon General's Call to Action to Improve the Health and Wellness of Persons with Disabilities and its implications 5 years after publication. This article also reviews historical trends related to disability legislation such as the Social Security Act, the Civil Rights Era and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and the New Freedom Initiative. Most Americans will have a disability at some point in their lives. The etiologies of disabilities are many, including genetic, congenital, traumatic, or due to chronic illnesses or the aging process.<br /> (Copyright © 2010 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1876-7583
Volume :
3
Issue :
4
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Disability and health journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
21122790
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dhjo.2010.07.004