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Valuable information about multiple aspects of disability and public health for children and adults with disabilities.
The official journal of the American Association on Health and Disability (AAHD).
Recent Highlights
What are the core areas that affect health and wellbeing for people with IDD? This study in the Disability & Health Journal draws on the knowledge of community members, caregivers, and clinicians. It identifies ways to support the health of this disability community. This plain language summary is part of a new series sharing highlights […]
How do Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) affect health long-term? This study in the Disability & Health Journal examines how ACEs impact outcomes for people with brain injuries. This plain language summary is part of our series sharing highlights from the Disability and Health Journal. Why was this study done? Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can lead […]
Why do people choose not to apply for disability benefits? This study in the Disability & Health Journal looks at decision-making among people with disabilities. It focuses on people who can no longer work full-time. This plain language summary is part of a new series sharing highlights from the Disability and Health Journal. Why was […]
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