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[Incidence of neurologic diseases in children]

Iu A Iakunin, S L Kipnis, E I Iampol'skaia

    Zhurnal Nevropatologii I Psikhiatrii Imeni S.S. Korsakova (Moscow, Russia : 1952)
    |January 1, 1979
    PubMed

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    This study analyzes nervous system disease patterns in children aged 0-14 in town N. Findings reveal age and sex influences on disease distribution, aiding pediatric neurology resource planning.

    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Neurology
    • Epidemiology
    • Child Health

    Context:

    • Investigates the distribution and nosological structure of nervous system diseases in children.
    • Focuses on a specific population: children aged one month to 14 years in town N.
    • Includes demographic data: 76,000 inhabitants, with 16,716 children studied.

    Purpose:

    • To present data on the distribution and nosological structure of pediatric nervous diseases.
    • To analyze age-related disease dynamics and the influence of sex on disease entities.
    • To establish a basis for calculating healthcare resource needs, specifically neurological beds.

    Summary:

    • Presents epidemiological data on nervous system diseases in children aged 0-14 in town N.
    • Highlights age-specific patterns and sex-based variations in disease prevalence.
    • Identifies leading nervous system diseases through data ranking.

    Impact:

    • Provides crucial data for optimizing pediatric hospital bed allocation.
    • Informs resource planning for specialized pediatric neurological care.
    • Contributes to understanding the epidemiology of childhood neurological disorders.

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