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Question
Differentiate between prevention and rehabilitation of disabilities.
Distinguish Between
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Solution
| Prevention of Disabilities | Rehabilitation of Disabilities |
| 1. It aims to prevent disabilities from occurring or reduce their severity. | 1. It aims to restore the person to the best possible level of fitness and functioning after disability or injury. |
| 2. It focuses on eliminating or reducing risk factors and causes of disability. | 2. It focuses on improving physical, mental, social and vocational abilities. |
| 3. It is carried out at primary, secondary and tertiary levels. | 3. It involves services such as medical treatment, therapy, counselling, education and skill training. |
| 4. Examples include proper warm-up, sports rules, protective equipment and injury-prevention strategies. | 4. Examples include physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy and special equipment. |
| 5. Its main purpose is to avoid disability or further complications. | 5. Its main purpose is to help a disabled person regain independence and participate in family, community and work activities. |
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