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Deprivation hands and feet.

S Glover, A Nicoll, C Pullan

    Archives of Disease in Childhood
    |October 1, 1985
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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatrics
    • Public Health
    • Social Medicine

    Background:

    • Inner-city preschools in deprived areas may serve vulnerable populations.
    • Identifying health indicators in early childhood is crucial for public health interventions.
    • Socioeconomic disadvantage can significantly impact child development and health outcomes.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate a specific physical sign observed in preschool children from deprived backgrounds.
    • To compare the growth and development of affected children with their peers.
    • To explore the association between the observed sign and socioeconomic factors within families.

    Main Methods:

    • A survey was conducted in three inner-city day nurseries in deprived areas.
    • Researchers identified preschool children exhibiting 'deprivation hands and feet' (pink, oedematous extremities).
    • Affected children and their families were compared to control groups within the same nurseries.

    Main Results:

    • Thirteen preschool children presented with 'deprivation hands and feet'.
    • Affected children showed poor growth and development compared to norms, but similar to controls.
    • Families of affected children faced significant social disadvantage; other children in these families also displayed the sign.

    Conclusions:

    • 'Deprivation hands and feet' may be a sign associated with significant social disadvantage in preschool children.
    • Further research is warranted to understand the etiology and implications of this sign.
    • Early identification of such signs can aid in addressing health disparities in vulnerable populations.

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