The rights of children with disabilities 2007, para. 54
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- Domestic and road traffic accidents are a major cause of disability in some countries and policies of prevention need to be established and implemented such as the laws on seat belts and traffic safety. Lifestyle issues, such as alcohol and drug abuse during pregnancy, are also preventable causes of disabilities and in some countries the fetal alcohol syndrome presents a major cause for concern. Public education, identification and support for pregnant mothers who may be abusing such substances are just some of the measures that may be taken to prevent such causes of disability among children. Hazardous environment toxins also contribute to the causes of many disabilities. Toxins, such as lead, mercury, asbestos, etc., are commonly found in most countries. Countries should establish and implement policies to prevent dumping of hazardous materials and other means of polluting the environment. Furthermore, strict guidelines and safeguards should also be established to prevent radiation accidents.
- Status juridique
- Non-negotiated soft law
- Organe
- Committee on the Rights of the Child
- Type de document
- General Comment / Recommendation
- Mode d'adoption
- N.A.
- Thèmes
- Environment
- Equality & Inclusion
- Health
- Personnes concernées
- Children
- Infants
- Persons with disabilities
- Women
- Année
- 2007
- Type de paragraphe
- Other
- Reference
- CRC General Comment No. 9, The rights of children with disabilities (2007), para. 54.
- Paragraph number
- 54
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