The Transformation to Reduce the Disability Prevalence Rates in Saudi Arabia: A Theoretical Analysis

Abstract

Studies show that it makes sense to reduce the prevalence rates of disability in the world through appropriate and timely practical measures. Proper mapping and documentation of people’s physical and mental disabilities could help provide a roadmap for reducing the prevalence of such impairments. In addition, the inclusion of people with disabilities in the community could have a positive social impact and contribute to the improvement of living conditions in the community. The aim of this study is to focus on the period that contributed to the decline in the prevalence rates of disabilities specifically in Saudi Arabia and make a general comparison with the rest of the world. Second, the study will attempt to capture various aspects that could further reduce the prevalence rates of disability in the coming years. In collecting data for this review article, a methodological approach has been adopted that considers the most recent and up-to-date articles in order to present the most relevant data to readers. The findings section highlights various practical steps that have been taken in the past and present that could be helpful in addressing and reducing disability in the Saudi population in the future. It also discusses the causes and outcomes associated with such disabilities or positive development. However, the focus is on analyzing the social impact of disability data in Saudi Arabia, especially in the last 5 years. In addition, international standards and successful programs that contribute to reducing disabilities in the Saudi Arabia will be discussed comparatively. The updated data analyses will help researchers, policy makers, and social analysts to deduce what steps have been successful and what more should be done to achieve the long-term goal of reducing the disability rate in the Saudi population.