How Social & Structural Factors Drive Cognitive Disability
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: Nov 10, 2025, 16:53 IST | Updated: Nov 10, 2025, 16:53 IST
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Cognitive disability isn’t only shaped by biology — it’s deeply influenced by the world we live in. From poverty, education gaps, and healthcare access to systemic racism, environmental toxins, and chronic stress, social and structural factors play a powerful role in shaping brain health. This video explores how inequality, policy, and environment intersect to drive cognitive disabilities — and what can be done to change that.
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