GARCIA TORRES, MARTHA ITZEL, Allen-Leigh, Betania , Lazcano-Ponce, Eduardo , Salvador-Carulla, Luis , Katz, Gregorio , Vazquez-Salas, Ruth Argelia
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Salud Publica Mexico
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01/11/2025
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Objective. To estimate the prevalence of functional difficulties suggestive of neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) among individuals aged 2 to 17 years. Materials and methods. We analyzed data from the Encuesta Nacional de Salud y Nutrici & oacute;n 2021-2023; the analysis considered 18 299 participants with completed information on functional difficulties.We calculated the prevalence and 95% confidence intervals for each functional domain and for overall difficulties suggestive of NDDs, both nationally and stratified by age, sex, and region. Results. Overall, 7.7% of individuals aged 2 to 17 years presented functional difficulties suggestive of NDDs,with higher prevalence among those aged 5 to 17years (8.6%) than those aged 2 to 4 years (3.7%). In the younger group (2 to 4 years), boys showed higher prevalence than girls (4.8 vs. 2.6%), whereas in the older group (5 to 17 years), girls presented higher prevalence than boys (9.3 vs. 8.0%). The regions with the highest prevalence of functional difficulties suggestive of NDDs were Estado de M & eacute;xico (9.0%) and the Peninsula region (8.9%), with differences observed by sex. Conclusion. Public policies should promote early detection, timely care, and equitable access to appropriate services to ensure full and effective social participation.
neurodevelopmental disorders; International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health; child; adolescent; Mexico