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[A study on the causes of the physical and mental disabilities in children]
K Koterazawa1, K Shimogaki, H Miyata
1Himeji Municipal Center for the Handicapped.
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Investigating childhood physical and mental disabilities, this study identified hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy and cerebral malformations as leading causes. Perinatal disorders were also suggested in several cases, highlighting critical developmental periods.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Neurology
- Developmental Disabilities
Abstract:
The causes and time of onset of physical and mental disabilities in children were investigated. Among 72 subjects, the causes of the disabilities were clearly verified in 43 cases, that is, 21 cases of hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (29%), 12 cases of cerebral malformations (17%), 7 cases of other congenital malformations (10%), and 3 cases of intrauterine infections (4%). In 10 cases from the remaining 29 subjects, the disorders during perinatal period were strongly suggested from the findings of CT and MRI.