Healthy People 2010 has national goals that apply to people who are physically disabled. How does this document address persons with disabilities?
1. Specific techniques and therapies are suggested for persons who are disabled.
2. For the first time, disabled people are thought of as productive citizens.
3. Recommendations for community health centers that cater to the disabled are detailed.
4. There is specific focus on health promotion and general well-being of children and adults with disabilities across the life span.
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Healthy People 2010 has a specific focus on health promotion and general well-being of children and adults with disabilities across the life span.
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