Disability in Antigua and Barbuda

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Disability in Antigua and Barbuda

Disability in Antigua and Barbuda refers to people who have disabilities in the country of Antigua and Barbuda.

History
- The government signed the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities on March 30, 2007, and ratified it on January 7, 2016. This shows Antigua and Barbuda’s commitment to protecting the rights and inclusion of people with disabilities.

Statistics
- In 2019, the main causes of death and disability were cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cancer.

See also
- Antigua and Barbuda at the Paralympics

References
- International Disability Alliance. Antigua and Barbuda. Retrieved 2023.
- Commonwealth. Commonwealth works with Antigua and Barbuda to help prioritise the rights of persons with disabilities. Retrieved 2023.
- Pan American Health Organization. Country Profile: Antigua and Barbuda. Retrieved 2023.