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Themember4 · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

The 2000 census estimated that about two in seven families reported a family member with a disability. The two leading causes of severe disability are:

1. Acquired brain and spinal cord injuries from motor vehicle accidents and falls
2. Cerebral palsy and birth defects
3. Paraplegia and quadriplegia
4. Violence and tobacco use

Question 2

Health education is a vital part of community nursing. What is the purpose of education across the three levels of illness prevention? Education:

1. Enables clients to attain optimal health
2. Identifies and treats health problems early to eliminate disability
3. Allows populations to break into individuals
4. Teaches people about Healthy People 2010

shaquita · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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Brain injuries and spinal cord injuries are the two leading causes of severe disability.

Answer to Question 2

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Health eduction enables clients to attain optimal health, prevent health problems, and identify and treat health problems early to minimize disability. Elimination of a disability may not be possible.