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What living conditions put a child at higher risk for mental retardation?
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The diseases that are usually associated with severe retardation may cause the shorter life span.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoChildren who live in poverty and suffer from malnutrition, unhealthy living conditions, and improper or inadequate medical care are at a higher risk.
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