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Mental Retardation : Causes

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Mental retardation
Mental retardation affects about 1- 3% of the population. There are many causes of mental retardation, but doctors find a specific reason in only 25% of cases.A family may suspect mental retardation if the child's motor skills, language skills, an...
Source:ADAM
Date:November 12, 2007
Mental Retardation
A variety of problems can lead to mental retardation. The three most common causes of mental retardation, accounting for about 30% of cases, are Down syndrome, fragile X, and fetal alcohol syndrome.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders
Mental Retardation
The severity of the symptoms and the age at which they first appear depend on the cause. Children who are mentally retarded reach developmental milestones significantly later than expected, if at all.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Mental retardation
The severity of the symptoms and the age at which they first appear depend on the cause. Children who are mentally retarded reach developmental milestones significantly later than expected, if at all.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders
Mental Retardation
The severity of the symptoms and the age at which they first appear depend on the cause. Children who are mentally retarded reach developmental milestones significantly later than expected, if at all.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
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