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In an effort to obtain, large numbers of data on mental development in children with C H, questionnaires were sent (after previous inquiries) to 28 screening centers in 15 European countries. Thanks to the collaboration of many collegues and psychologists, we have received, so far individual data of 648 children with C H. The data comprises developmental/intelligence quotients (total, subscores) obtained at the ages of 6 months (n=189), 12 m (n=365), 24 m (n=254), 36 m (n=139), 48 m (n=125), 60 m (n=61), 72 m (n=19), and 84 m (n=17). Further data are to be expected during the next weeks.
Developmental/intelligence quotients will be analyzed by the standard deviation score method where applicable, and related to various factors, such as exact diagnosis (athyroidism/ectopic thyroid/others), age at onset of therapy, socio-economic status, pre/peri/postnatal risk factors, and associated findings. Being able to pool a large number of data, this study should yield valid information about the significance of these factors for the mental outcome of children with C H.
Supported by the Swiss National Science Foundation Grant No, 3,906.0.83 and 3.971.0.82.
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Illig, R., Largo, R. 73 EUROPEAN COLLABORATIVE STUDY ON MENTAL DEVELOPMENT IN CHILDREN WITH CONGENITAL HYPOTHYROIDISM (CH) DIAGNOSED BY NEONATAL THYROID SCREENING. Pediatr Res 19, 615 (1985). https://doi.org/10.1203/00006450-198506000-00093
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