Each of the following statements about preventing physical disabilities is true EXCEPT
A)Many or most physical disabilities are preventable.
B)Reducing the number of teen pregnancies would reduce the number of physical disabilities.
C)Reducing the number of childhood vaccinations has reduced the number of cases of autism.
D)Children with disabilities are at a greater risk for abuse than are those without disabilities.

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Reducing the number of childhood vaccinations has not been proven to reduce the number of physical disabilities and there is no scientific evidence to support the claim that vaccines cause autism. However, vaccines do prevent many diseases that could cause physical disabilities. The other statements are true.

Each of the Following Statements About Preventing Physical Disabilities Is