Disabled persons are more likely to experience some form of abuse during their lifetime compared to individuals without disabilities. Which of the following is true about abuse of disabled persons?
A) Men are abused more often than women.
B) Children are at risk because of the cost of care to the community.
C) Child abuse is less prevalent in the disabled.
D) The most common type of reported abuse is care related.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The most commonly reported type of abuse experienced by disabled persons is care related abuse. Men and women are both vulnerable to abuse and there is not enough evidence to suggest that either gender is abused more often. While children with disabilities may require more care and support, they are not more likely to experience abuse compared to children without disabilities.

Disabled Persons Are More Likely to Experience Some Form of Abuse