Children with neurologic impairment (NI) are at risk for developing co-occurring chronic conditions, increasing their medical complexity and morbidity. This study from HIP Investigator Dr. Ryan Coller assessed the prevalence and timing of onset for those conditions in children with NI.
The study found that in children with NI, multiple co-occurring chronic conditions were prevalent by age 6 years. Digestive, respiratory, and mental health problems were common. One in 8 children experienced the highest degree of multimorbidity measured with 9 or more chronic conditions. It emphasizes that more attention to the diagnosis and management of specific coexisting conditions in children with NI is warranted.
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