C. Postnatal and Environmental (after birth)mental retardation may occur due to:
Causes of Mental Retardation
C. Postnatal and Environmental (after birth)
mental retardation may occur due to:
- Degenerative disorders
Rett
syndrome, Huntington disease, Parkinson’s
disease;
- Seizure disorders
–
epilepsy, toxic-
metabolic disorders such as Reye’s syndrome,
lead or mercury poisoning
- Malnutrition
–
especially lack of
proteins and calories;
Causes of Mental Retardation
C. Postnatal and Environmental (after birth)mental retardation may occur due to:
