Prevention of physical disability involves strategies aimed at avoiding the onset, reducing the severity, or managing risk factors of conditions that lead to physical impairments.

✅ Key Prevention Strategies:

1. Prenatal and Maternal Care

Regular checkups during pregnancy Avoiding alcohol, tobacco, and harmful drugs Preventing infections like rubella through vaccination

2. Childhood Prevention Immunization (e.g., polio, measles) Proper nutrition to prevent developmental issues Early screening and treatment of birth defects or developmental delays

3. Injury Prevention Use of seatbelts and helmets Workplace safety measures Fall prevention in elderly (handrails, proper lighting)

4. Disease Management Control of chronic conditions like diabetes, arthritis, or stroke

Early diagnosis and treatment of infections that may cause disability (e.g., tuberculosis, meningitis)

5. Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy Early rehabilitation after injuries or surgeries Regular exercise to maintain muscle strength and mobility

6. Healthy Lifestyle Balanced diet and regular exercise

Avoiding smoking and excessive alcohol

Maintaining a healthy weight to prevent joint strain

7. Environmental and Social Factors

Accessible infrastructure (ramps, elevators)

Inclusive education and job opportunities

Public awareness on disability rights and prevention.