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[Preventive health examinations of kindergarten children in Basel]
Insights
Preventive examinations in 4,820 children revealed high rates of visual impairment and undiagnosed minimal brain damage. Early detection through screening is crucial for timely intervention in young children.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Health
- Developmental Pediatrics
- Preventive Medicine
Context:
- Screening of 4,820 kindergarten children (4-5 years old) in Basle.
- Focus on early childhood developmental issues.
- Evaluation of preventive examinations in a preschool population.
Purpose:
- To present findings from a survey of preventive examinations in young children.
- To highlight the prevalence of specific health issues in preschoolers.
- To emphasize the significance of early detection for conditions like minimal brain damage.
Summary:
- The survey identified a high number of children with visual deficiencies (535 detected).
- Minimal brain damage was diagnosed in 73 children, with 31 cases being previously unknown.
- Other findings include ear deficiencies (9 cases) and speech impediments requiring intervention (79 cases).
Impact:
- Underscores the importance of routine screenings for identifying developmental and health issues in early childhood.
- Highlights the prevalence of undiagnosed conditions, particularly minimal brain damage and visual impairments.
- Provides data supporting the need for early intervention services, such as speech therapy.
Abstract:
A survey of preventive examination in 4.820 kindergarten children (4-5 years old) in Basle is presented. The results of screening have been grouped according to different criteria. Special attention is paid to the importance of minimal brain damage in early childhood. Out of 73 cases of minimal brain damage in 31 cases the diagnosis revealed was previously unknown. The number of children with a visual deficiency is high. In 535 children the visual defect was detected by this examination; 9 children have an ear deficiency caused by prenatal damage; 79 children with speech impediment needed logopedical treatment. Other diagnosis are discussed briefly.