Coronavirus Global impact

More young kids diagnosed with developmental delays

New cases have risen by 25% in last five years and doubled since 2010

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More young children have been diagnosed with developmental delays, with new cases rising by about 25 per cent in the last five years and doubling since 2010.
The trend is set to grow, with experts observing disconcerting signs among children because of pandemic-induced habits.
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