### Question
How does GENERAL PROVISIONS define prevention?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 6001*, **prevention** is defined as:

> activities that address the causes of developmental disabilities and the exacerbation of functional limitations, 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. § 6001*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 75-PROGRAMS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

