Atheendar Venkataramani, in a Penn LDI report, says that social and economic opportunity, which are critical drivers of health, are often limited for people with disabilities due to high unemployment, low income, and poor health outcomes.
Citation:
"How Repealing Part of a 1938 Law Could Affect Jobs and the Future Health of People with Disabilities." Penn LDI, C Tachibana, November 15, 2024.
Kakara, M. Venkataramani, A. et al. 2024. “Repeal of Subminimum Wages and Social Determinants of Health Among People With Disabilities.” JAMA Health Forum.