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Published on: November 4, 2025
[Adaptive capacities of children with different number of congenital morphogenetic variants]
Insights
Healthy children with five or more congenital morphogenetic variants (CMVs) showed significantly reduced adaptive capacities. This finding highlights a link between physical development variations and overall adaptability in early childhood.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Health
- Developmental Biology
- Human Adaptation
Context:
- Investigating the health of apparently healthy children aged 6-7 years.
- Examining the relationship between physical development and functional capacities.
- Understanding the impact of congenital anomalies on child development.
Purpose:
- To assess adaptive capacities in relation to the number of congenital morphogenetic variants (CMVs).
- To identify potential correlations between physical variations and functional outcomes in children.
Summary:
- Adaptive capacities were evaluated in 6-7-year-old children.
- A negative correlation was observed between the number of CMVs and adaptive capacities.
- Children with 5 or more CMVs exhibited the most pronounced reduction in adaptive capacities.
Impact:
- Provides insights into the developmental consequences of congenital morphogenetic variants.
- Suggests potential screening or monitoring needs for children with multiple CMVs.
- Contributes to understanding the multifactorial nature of child adaptability.
Abstract:
Adaptive capacities were studied in 6-7-year-ol apparently healthy children in relation to the number of congenital morphogenetic variants (CMVs). The most markedly reduced adaptive capacities were revealed in children with 5 CMVs or more.
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