Facts

Western Cape Association for Persons with Disabilities

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Approximately 15% of the population reports some kind of disability.
82% of persons with disabilities live below the poverty line.
98% of children with disabilities do not attend school.
The prevalence rates of foetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) in localised communities in the South Africa are higher than those reported anywhere else in the world.
FAS is 100% preventable and 100% irreversible.
The leading cause of disability in the Western Cape is lifestyle diseases, specifically diabetes leading to amputation and hypertension leading to stroke.
1 in 4 teens in SA has attempted suicide
300/400 people a year between 15 & 29 sustain a SCI
40 people have a stroke per day
1,4 million people visually impaired
one in three South Africans 15 years+, are believed to have high blood pressure
People experiencing hearing loss increase from 1% in the 21-30 age group to 5% in the 31-40 age group, and again to 10% in the 41-50 age group.
79.4% of the population with disabilities live in households where the average annual per capita income is below R10,000 and where the maximum educational level is below Grade 12.
Due to a lack of awareness and information, stigmatisation remains a problem for many persons with disabilities, especially those with psychiatric disabilities.

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