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ArticleAnnals of neurosciences2025

Prevalence Estimates of Neurodevelopmental Disorders (NDD) in a South Indian Population.

Krishna S Nair, Roana Liz George, V R Remya, Ramitha P A, Chinthu V Saji, Rinku Raj Mullasseril, Rajesh A Shenoi, Jayasree Nair, Rajee Krishna, Krishnakumar K N and 5 more

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Krishna S NairInter University Centre for Biomedical Research & Super Speciality Hospital (IUCBR & SSH), Mahatma Gandhi University Campus at Thalappady, Kottayam, Kerala, India.
Roana Liz GeorgeInter University Centre for Biomedical Research & Super Speciality Hospital (IUCBR & SSH), Mahatma Gandhi University Campus at Thalappady, Kottayam, Kerala, India.
V R RemyaInter University Centre for Biomedical Research & Super Speciality Hospital (IUCBR & SSH), Mahatma Gandhi University Campus at Thalappady, Kottayam, Kerala, India.
Ramitha P AInter University Centre for Biomedical Research & Super Speciality Hospital (IUCBR & SSH), Mahatma Gandhi University Campus at Thalappady, Kottayam, Kerala, India.
Chinthu V SajiInter University Centre for Biomedical Research & Super Speciality Hospital (IUCBR & SSH), Mahatma Gandhi University Campus at Thalappady, Kottayam, Kerala, India.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4400-417X
Rinku Raj MullasserilInter University Centre for Biomedical Research & Super Speciality Hospital (IUCBR & SSH), Mahatma Gandhi University Campus at Thalappady, Kottayam, Kerala, India.
Rajesh A ShenoiInter University Centre for Biomedical Research & Super Speciality Hospital (IUCBR & SSH), Mahatma Gandhi University Campus at Thalappady, Kottayam, Kerala, India.
Jayasree NairDistrict Early Intervention Centre (DEIC), National Health Mission (NHM), Kottayam, Kerala, India.
Rajee KrishnaGeneral Hospital, Kottayam, Kerala, India.
Krishnakumar K NGeneral Hospital, Kanjirappally, Kottayam, Kerala, India.
Amal ThomasDistrict Early Intervention Centre (DEIC), National Health Mission (NHM), Kottayam, Kerala, India.
Deepthi VarugheseInter University Centre for Biomedical Research & Super Speciality Hospital (IUCBR & SSH), Mahatma Gandhi University Campus at Thalappady, Kottayam, Kerala, India.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8784-2427
Goutam ChandraInter University Centre for Biomedical Research & Super Speciality Hospital (IUCBR & SSH), Mahatma Gandhi University Campus at Thalappady, Kottayam, Kerala, India.
Kochupurackal P MohanakumarInter University Centre for Biomedical Research & Super Speciality Hospital (IUCBR & SSH), Mahatma Gandhi University Campus at Thalappady, Kottayam, Kerala, India.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4985-1100
Usha RajammaInter University Centre for Biomedical Research & Super Speciality Hospital (IUCBR & SSH), Mahatma Gandhi University Campus at Thalappady, Kottayam, Kerala, India.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0392-9507

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) represent a significant public health concern globally, yet comprehensive prevalence data in India, a nation with 1.4 billion inhabitants, remains scarce. Limited systematic investigations have hindered effective public health planning. Purpose: This study aims to evaluate the prevalence of NDDs within a local Panchayath population in Kottayam, Kerala, employing a community-based methodology. Methods: A two-phase cross-sectional study was conducted. Phase I involved a door-to-door survey to screen for NDDs, targeting the entire Panchayath population. In Phase II, individuals screened as at-risk underwent detailed clinical assessments. The collected data were analysed to determine the overall and specific prevalence of various NDDs. Results: The overall prevalence of NDDs in the surveyed population ( Conclusion: A key strength of the study was its inclusion of the entire Panchayath population in Phase I, filling a significant gap in the literature on NDD prevalence at the community level in India. As one of the first community-level estimates, it underscores the need for targeted public health strategies, particularly for children. The findings offer crucial data to guide policymakers and public health officials in planning interventions to reduce the burden of NDDs in the region.

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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorderautism spectrum disorderdevelopmental language disorderepidemiology epilepsyIndiaprevalencespecific learning disorder

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