Improving the Quality of Life for People with Disabilities 7.edited.docx

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Improving the Quality of Life for People with Disabilities
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Introduction
Public health efforts have primarily focused on people with disabilities; however, more
recent efforts have highlighted these individuals' poor quality of life and wellness. Research by
the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) suggests that about one in four US adults
between 18 and 64 live with a disability. The term describes severe mobility, hearing, seeing,
focusing, memory, or decision-making problems. Disabled adults are often more prone to
cardiovascular diseases, stroke, diabetes, and cancer than their non-disabled counterparts. Even
though moderate physical exercise can help minimize the effects of prolonged illness, research
suggests that more than half of disabled individuals have no leisure time or little opportunity for
aerobic activity.
Considering the disproportionate situation for this population, the national and state
governments should collaborate closely to eliminate inequalities. The prevalence of fair or poor
health is higher among disabled adults than among the general population. Public health's core
objective is to address health disparities. Health disparities refer to the differences in health
outcomes at the community level. Disparities arise because of a history of economic, social, or
environmental disadvantages, which can be avoided (Froehlich-Grobe et al., 2014). In order to
address health inequalities for individuals with disabilities, the paper recommends strategies for
future research and policy development. The proposal includes a variety of solutions, including
enhanced access to health care and human services, improved data to facilitate decision-making,
and the explicit inclusion of disability in health programs.
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Health maintenance requires physical activity for all individuals. Froehlich-Grobe et al.
(2014) have continuously stressed the significance of increased aerobic exercise and overall
health for both the disabled and the non-disabled. Several studies have explored the physical,
psychological, and emotional rewards of physical exercise for disabled individuals.
Unfortunately, there is a disparity between physical activity levels among this population.
Various studies suggest that, due to various reasons, disabled individuals are less likely to
participate in physical activity, tend to be inactive, and have poorer fitness standards than their
counterparts (Froehlich-Grobe et al., 2014). Some reasons may explain this, such as lack of
access, insufficient data on aerobic exercise, lack of community support, and their impairments.
Several health promotion recommendations are geared toward persons with disabilities, but this
information can be generalized to children with developmental disabilities.