Oral/Dental health services for intellectually/physically challenged individuals in Pakistan
Abstract
The societal moral compass hinges on two critical benchmarks: first, how the society looks after their elderly population and second, the care afforded to individuals with special healthcare needs. In Pakistan, a nation enriched with cultural and religious values, a commendable tradition of honoring and caring for the elderly exists. However, a significant gap persists, particularly within the healthcare sector, in addressing the needs of those individuals who are intellectually and/or physically challenged.
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