### Question
Can you define what prevention activities means?


### Answer
**Prevention activities** is defined as the following in *42 U.S.C. § 15002*:

> activities that address the causes of developmental disabilities and the exacerbation of functional limitation, such as activities that—


(A) eliminate or reduce the factors that cause or predispose individuals to developmental disabilities or that increase the prevalence of developmental disabilities

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 15002*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 144-DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ASSISTANCE AND BILL OF RIGHTS > SUBCHAPTER I-PROGRAMS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES > Part A-General Provisions**

