Abstract
Objective
This cross sectional study was done to assess the developmental status in children (6-30 mo old) with severe acute malutrition (SAM).
Methods
Study subjects were enrolled from children in SAM therapeutic unit, and controls were selected from well-baby clinic of the institute. Neurodevelopment of both groups was assessed using the Developmental assessment scale of Indian infants (DASII). Developmental quotient (DQ) ≤70 was considered delayed.
Results
Mean (SE) motor DQ 59.04 (0.74) and mental DQ 62.1 (0.57) was lower in SAM as compared to controls (both P<0.0001). Clusters of early age were normal but clusters with items of later infancy were delayed.
Conclusions
Children with SAM show significant delay in development, and motor DQ is affected more than mental DQ.
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Dwivedi, D., Singh, S., Singh, J. et al. Neurodevelopmental Status of Children aged 6-30 months with Severe Acute Malnutrition. Indian Pediatr 55, 131–133 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13312-018-1245-0
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