Prevalence of mental retardation among children in Saudi Arabia
(East. Mediterr. health j).
em En
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| ID: who-119236
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ABSTRACT
This survey determined the prevalence and regional distribution of mental retardation among children in Saudi Arabia. Data were analysed from a population-based national survey conducted during 1996-99, in which 60,630 children aged up to 18 years were screened using IQ tests and questionnaires completed by physicians. The prevalence of mental retardation was 8.9 per 1000 children, a rate similar to that reported in other countries. Moderate or severe retardation was classified in 70.9% of these children. Of the mentally retarded children in the 0-18 years age range, 83.2% were not attending school. Special educational programmes are needed to improve the quality of life of mentally retarded children
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Coleções:
04-international_org
Base de dados:
WHOLIS
Assunto principal:
Arábia Saudita
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Pré-Escolar
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Deficiência Intelectual
País/Região como assunto:
Asia
Idioma:
En
Revista:
East. Mediterr. health j
Ano de publicação:
2003