What is this collection about? 

In addition to being a medical condition, disability is a precipitation of interactions between health conditions and social, environmental, and structural barriers. People with disabilities report higher rates of chronic illness, mental health challenges, and unmet healthcare needs. Public health efforts can reduce these disparities through inclusive policy design, accessible health systems, and community-based interventions.

With this Collection, the editors at Communications Health invite manuscripts that explore these healthcare disparities and barriers faced by people with disabilities, and approaches aimed to mitigate them at individual, community, and policy levels. We will consider original Articles, Reviews, Comments and Perspectives.

Why is this collection important? 

This Collection supports and amplifies research related to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 3 (SDG 3) – Good Health and Well-being, by advancing understanding and treatment of diseases that significantly impact ageing populations worldwide. 

Why submit to a collection? 

Collections like this one help promote high-quality science. They are led by In-House Editors who are experts in their fields and supported by a dedicated team of Commissioning Editors and Managing Editors at Springer Nature. Collection manuscripts typically see higher citations, downloads, and Altmetric scores, and provide a one-stop-shop on a cutting-edge topic of interest. 

Who is involved? 

Communications Health is edited by in-house professional editors and Editorial Board Members.

How can I submit my paper? 

Visit the Collection page to find out more about this collection and submit your article.