Causes of Disability from Genetic causes, poverty Poverty, Mental health problems

 1. Genetic Causes

Some disabilities are known to be inherited such as spinal muscular atrophy and muscular dystrophy. Abnormalities in genes and genetic inheritance cause intellectual disability in children. Sometimes, diseases, illnesses and over exposure to X-rays may cause genetic disorder.

2. Poverty

Poverty is one of the major causes of disability. Generally, it is seen that poor persons are the most vulnerable to disability because they live and work in unsafe environment with poor sanitation. They don’t have good living conditions. They usually have little access to education, safe drinking water and proper nutrition. Owing to these conditions they fall prey to such diseases that lead them towards disability. Many babies may be born with disabilities. This may be because they did not get enough nutrition during gestation.

3. Mental Health Problems

Mental health problems such as depression, bipolar disorder, etc., may lead to disability. As a matter of fact, the causes of mental health problems are very difficult to diagnose. They tend to be some of the most misunderstood disabilities.