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Neonatal Jaundice And Developmental Impairment Among Infants In Kilifi, Kenya, Dorcas N. Magai, Michael Mwaniki, Amina Abubakar, Shebe Mohammed, Anne L. Gordon, Raphael Kalu, Paul Mwangi, Hans M. Koot, Charles R. Newton

Institute for Human Development

Background: Neonatal jaundice (NNJ) is common in sub‐Saharan Africa (SSA), and it is associated with sepsis. Despite the high incidence, little has been documented about developmental impairments associated with NNJ in SSA. In particular, it is not clear if sepsis is associated with greater impairment following NNJ.

Methods: We followed up 169 participants aged 12 months (57 cases and 112 controls) within the Kilifi Health Demographic Surveillance System. The diagnosis of NNJ was based on clinical laboratory measurement of total serum bilirubin on admission, whereas the developmental outcomes were assessed using the Developmental Milestones Checklist and Kilifi Development …

To Some Social Aspects Of Child Disability, D. Kasimova, A. Ermatova

Central Asian Problems of Modern Science and Education

Children's disability is a major problem today. Hundreds of thousands of disabled children need attention and support of society, social, medical and other assistance. The relevance of this issue indicates the quantitative growth of disability in childhood and adverse trends in its structure