Which of the Following Statements Concerning Persons with Disabilities (PWD)

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning persons with disabilities (PWD) is not true?

• A) Over 56 million persons in the United States have at least one disability.
• B) PWD are more likely to have a regular source of care, due to their disability.
• C) PWD are likely to experience delays in diagnosis.
• D) PWD are more likely to have one or more chronic health conditions than those without.

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Definitions:

Cirrhosis

Chronic, irreversible injury to liver tissue; commonly caused by frequent alcohol consumption.

Acute Diarrhea

A condition characterized by the abrupt onset of frequent, loose, water stools that lasts less than 14 days, often due to infection or toxin ingestion.

Protozoan

Heterotrophic, single-celled protist that moves by flagella, cilia, or pseudopodia.

Genetic Predisposition

An inherited increase in the likelihood of developing a particular disease based on one's genetic makeup.