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World Disability Day

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Disability due to Accidents 

Worldwide, road traffic accidents (RTA) account for more than 1 million deaths and 50 million injuries worldwide. Correct and consistent use of seat belts can reduce of seat belts can reduce the risk of death by as much as 61%. The often-neglected act of wearing a helmet can reduce fatal injuries by as much as 45%. Nearly, 20% of all crashes are related to drunken driving and a strict enforcement of driving law can ensure that such accidents become preventable in the real sense.
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Autism - A Developmental Disorder 

Autism is a form of complex developmental disorder characterized by difficulties in communication, interaction and learning ability. It is the third most common developmental disability, affecting different individuals at varying degrees. An accurate diagnosis of the condition is hence critical for therapeutic intervention. Autistic individuals have more brain cells than that possessed by normal individuals. Appropriate speech therapy instituted to students with autism can help develop speech and language skills by as much as 50%.
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Sports Injuries

Injuries have been long regarded as accidents or a mere act of fate. It is very rarely recognized that such instances are potentially predictable and preventable. Amongst the various causes, organized sport and recreational activities account for third highest incidence for injuries. Muscular sprains and strains, knee injuries, tendon injuries, dislocated joints and fractures represent some of the most common sports related injuries. With the increasing importance being given to the area of sports medicine, there has been a considerable improvement in the treatment options for injuries.
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