Description
A major drawback in disability prevention and rehabilitation in Sri Lanka is the lack of complete, accurate and timely data. National disability surveys conducted as a part of the decennial census lack complete and scientifically accurate information. Further, Sri Lanka has no established disability surveillance system. This review was conducted to explore the national disability data and to develop a methodology for the establishment of a disability surveillance system in Sri Lanka.
Objective
To review the national disability statistics and to develop a methodology for the establishment of a national disability surveillance system in Sri Lanka.