People with Spinal Cord Injuries and other Mobility Impairments have an
increased risk of:

  • Heart Disease - number one cause of death
  • Diabetes - effects 20% of people with spinal cord injuries
  • Urinary Tract Infections - 80% of people with spinal injuries will develop this
    and other diseases of the urinary system. This is the 5th leading cause of
    death
  • Constipation and bowel obstruction
  • Obesity - 60 % of people with spinal injuries are obese
  • Pressure sores - 50-80% of people with spinal injuries will develop this
    potentially life threatening complication
  • Osteoporosis
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