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  2. Lack of facilities for severely deformed people

Lack of facilities for severely deformed people

Nature

Individuals who remain alive despite severe congenital malformations (typically combining several defects such as harelip, spina bifida, hydrocephalus together with mental abnormalities), require special care. Suitable facilities are only rarely available, with the result that the care received is inferior and places a severe strain on those who take responsibility for such cases, particularly if it is the parents who continue to do so.

Claim

The lack of facilities for severely deformed individuals is a glaring injustice that society must urgently address. These individuals face daily challenges due to inadequate access to essential services, including healthcare, transportation, and public spaces. This neglect not only marginalizes them but also perpetuates a cycle of discrimination and isolation. It is imperative that we prioritize the development of inclusive infrastructure and support systems, ensuring that everyone, regardless of their physical condition, can lead a dignified and fulfilling life.This information has been generated by artificial intelligence.

Counter-claim

While it may seem compassionate to focus on facilities for severely deformed individuals, prioritizing this issue distracts from more pressing societal challenges. Resources should be allocated to broader healthcare, education, and economic development that benefit the majority. The notion that we must cater specifically to a small group can lead to unnecessary expenditures and divert attention from critical infrastructure needs. Society thrives when we invest in universal solutions rather than niche accommodations.This information has been generated by artificial intelligence.

Broader

Social neglect
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Value

Lack
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Deformation
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SDG

Sustainable Development Goal #3: Good Health and Well-beingSustainable Development Goal #10: Reduced Inequality

Metadata

Database
World problems
Type
(D) Detailed problems
Biological classification
N/A
Subject
  • Medicine » Malformations
  • Societal problems » Scarcity
  • Society » People
  • Content quality
    Unpresentable
     Unpresentable
    Language
    English
    1A4N
    D0211
    DOCID
    11402110
    D7NID
    167147
    Last update
    Oct 4, 2020