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Hyperthyroidism, whooping cough, chickenpox, measles, and Hib disease (a bacterial infection) may cause mental retardation if they are not treated adequately.

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Immunization against diseases such as measles and Hib prevents many of the illnesses that can cause mental retardation.

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Does over-study causes mental retardation?

Overstudy does not cause mental retardation.


How can some cases of mental retardation be prevented?

Immunization against diseases such as measles and Hib prevents many of the illnesses that can cause mental retardation. In addition, all children should undergo routine developmental screening as part of their pediatric care


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Why do some people have mental retardation?

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What is the association between mental retardation and cerebral palsy?

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Is the marriage of two relatives couple causes mental retardation in their children in afamily has case history of mental retardation?

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What has the author Cathy Covert written?

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