Matloob Azam.
Development delay in infants and young children.
Pak J Pathol Jan ;9(3):125-30.

Objectives: To determine the prevalence and risk factors of developmental delay in infants and young children seen at Pediatric Neurology Clinic in Children`s Hospital, Islamabad. Study design: It was a retrospective case analysis. Settings: Children`s Hospital Institute of Medical Sciences, Islamabad between January and December 1995. Results: Three hundreds and eighty three children presented with developmental delay. Motor delay (88%) and mental retardation (72%) were the commonest disabilities. The most important risk factors included cerebral palsy (38%) and neurodegenerative disorders (33%). Conclusion: Developmental delay in infants and children is a significant problem. Improvements in primary health are prenatal and perinatal services can play an important role in prevention.

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