High prevalence of developmental delay among children under three years of age in poverty-stricken areas of China

Poverty and its associated factors put children at risk for developmental delay. The aim of this study was to describe the neurodevelopment of children under three years of age in poverty-stricken areas of China and explore possible associated factors.A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 2837 children aged 1-35 months in poverty-stricken areas of China.Characteristics of the child, caregiver, and family were collected through...