Children with Neurologic Impairment and Developmental Disabilities Are at Higher

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True/False

Children with neurologic impairment and developmental disabilities are at higher risk for osteopenia due to low mineral intakes and lack of weight-bearing activity.

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Definitions:

Viral Disease

Diseases caused by viruses, microscopic infectious agents that can infect all types of life forms, from animals and plants to microorganisms, including bacteria and archaea.

Influenza

A highly contagious viral infection of the respiratory passages causing fever, severe aching, and often occurring in epidemics.

Lyme Disease

An infectious disease caused by the Borrelia bacterium, which is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected black-legged ticks.

Tuberculosis

A highly infectious disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis, primarily affecting the lungs but can spread to other organs.