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generally
improved,
thus
easing
inconveniences to the lives of the masses.
off the various
Furthermore, by the end of 1989, the total number
At
of social welfare enterprises in our city already exceeded
1,700, taking care of nearly 30,000 disabled persons.
present, proper arrangements have been made for 90% of the
disabled in the urban and suburban areas and 80% of the
disabled in the rural areas and counties, who have working
ability.
contributes to the social stability and
This
development of the Beijing Municipality.
S-SW
Office of the Welfare Department
August 1991
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