A Gender-Based Point of View in Pediatric Neurology

Area of Science:

• Neurology
• Psychiatry
• Pediatrics
• Gender Studies

Background:

• Gender assigned at birth influences various illnesses, but pediatric data is limited.
• Neurological development and neuropsychiatric disorders show gender disparities in children and adolescents.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review current knowledge on the role of gender assigned at birth in pediatric neurological development.
• To examine the influence of gender on neuropsychiatric disorders in young people.
• To highlight the need for gender-specific research in pediatric neurology and psychiatry.

Main Methods:

• Narrative review of existing literature.
• Analysis of studies on gender disparities in pediatric neurological and neuropsychiatric conditions.

Main Results:

• Significant gender disparities exist in neurological and neuropsychiatric disorders among pediatric populations.
• Current guidelines may not adequately account for gender-specific factors in pediatric care.
• Further research is crucial to understand gender's role in diagnosis, development, and treatment.

Conclusions:

• Gender assigned at birth is a critical factor in pediatric neurological and neuropsychiatric health.
• New guidelines should incorporate gender-specific considerations.
• Urgent need for studies on gender roles, gender disorders, and gender dysphoria in children and adolescents.