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6.   Disability and Secondary Conditions

Goal: Promote the health of people with disabilities, prevent secondary conditions, and eliminate disparities between people with and without disabilities in the U.S. population.

Objective numbers in bold with an asterisk (*) indicate the objectives with proposed change(s).

Objective Number Objective Short Title
6-1Standard definition of people with disabilities in data sets
6-2Feelings and depression among children with disabilities
6-3Feelings and depression interfering with activities among adults with disabilities
6-4*Social participation among adults with disabilities
6-5*Sufficient emotional support among adults with disabilities
6-6Satisfaction with life among adults with disabilities
6-7Congregate care of children and adults with disabilities
6-8Employment parity
6-9Inclusion of children and youth with disabilities in regular education programs
6-10*Accessibility of health and wellness programs
6-11*Assistive devices and technology
6-12*Environmental barriers affecting participation in activities
6-13*Surveillance and health promotion programs

Display all objectives in Focus Area 6.

Read Healthy People focus area 6 Disability and Secondary Conditions in Healthy People 2010.


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