Which statement is false about individuals with intellectual disabilities?
A) According to the World Health Organization, two to three percent of individuals in the general population have some level of intellectual disability.
B) It is estimated that more than 300 million people worldwide and 7.5 million people in the United States have intellectual disabilities.
C) Severe levels of intellectual disabilities are much more common than mild levels, accounting for an estimated 65 to 75 percent of all cases worldwide.
D) Intellectual disabilities are most common among individuals living in rural areas and those from low-income families.

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Severe levels of intellectual disabilities are actually less common than mild levels. The majority of individuals with intellectual disabilities are classified as having a mild level of impairment, not severe.

Which Statement Is False About Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities