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Article: Disability
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- Complete Human Diseases and Conditions
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Disability
Where Do Disabilities Come From?
Disability and Self-Image
Disability and Health
Myths About People with Disabilities
People with Disabilities and the Community
Resources
Disability is a potentially limiting difference in the functioning of the human body. Disabilities can influence both the physical and mental well-being of a person, and they can have a strong impact on self-esteem and social adjustment
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Chronic illness
Congenital disorder
Handicap
Disability is a deviation from the normal range of functioning that places a limit on what a person can do or that imposes special conditions or needs ...