McKinsey July 28, 2024

About 1.3 billion people, or 16 percent of the global population, are living with significant disabilities. By and large, these individuals experience more barriers to healthcare than the general population. Closing health outcome gaps between populations with and without disabilities calls, first and foremost, for good data collection and usage. However, says McKinsey’s Sunny Sun, there are sizable and persistent gaps in health data with respect to people with disabilities.

The McKinsey Health Institute (MHI) is working in partnership with The Missing Billion to accelerate the movement on inclusive health. As Disability Pride Month comes to a close, read the partnership’s first report, which includes analyses of data maturity levels by...

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