Situación de salud y socio económica de las personas con discapacidad en el cantón Sigsig, en el año 2013.

Abstract

Disability is a condition under which certain people with physical, mental, intellectual or sensory impairments might prevent them from participating in society, and on equal terms with others. In the investigation it was noted that there is a high degree of disability in people above the age of 50; this is due to an increased focus on the vulnerable sectors in recent years. The main source of income of the population served was weaving straw hats, which is not enough to meet their basic food needs. The main problem that was found in this studied population is the high consumption of alcohol, which results in the high rate of unemployment. The Rural Social Security has tried to address these issues through lectures given at monthly community visits performed by professionals of different branches (medicine and dentistry). During these visits the health of the residents is evaluated, and if necessary, medication is dispensed and regular dental check-ups are given to the affiliated population.