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Disability


17. The term "disability" includes a significant number of various functional limitations that occur among the population in all countries of the world. People may become disabled as a result of physical, mental or sensory impairments, health conditions or psychiatric disorders. Such impairments, conditions or diseases in their nature can be permanent or temporary

Source: "Standard Rules on the Equalization of Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities" (adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on 20.12.1993)

2.1.17. #Disability#: social insufficiency due to a violation of health with a persistent disorder of the body's functions, leading to limitations in life activities and the need for social protection

Source: "GOST R 52495-2005. National Standard of the Russian Federation. Social services for the population. Terms and definitions" (approved by the order of Rosstandart dated 30.12.2005 No. 532-st)

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