There Are Fewer Children Classified as Having IDD in Recent

question 13

True/False

There are fewer children classified as having IDD in recent years because of changes in the way disabilities are identified and classified.

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Definitions:

Secondary Prevention

Efforts aimed at early disease detection, thereby increasing opportunities for interventions to prevent progression of the disease and emergence of symptoms.

Tertiary Prevention

Interventions designed to manage and reduce complications from disease, after it has already occurred.

Health Promotion

Activities and programs designed to improve health and prevent disease.

Podiatrist

A healthcare professional specializing in diagnosing, treating, and managing conditions and disorders of the foot, ankle, and related body structures.