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First a Disease is :an impairment of the normal state of the living animal or plant body or one of its parts that interrupts or modifies the performance of the vital functions, is typically manifested by distinguishing signs and symptoms, and is a response to environmental factors (as malnutrition, industrial hazards, or climate), to specific infective agents (as worms, bacteria, or viruses), to inherent defects of the organism (as genetic anomalies), or to combinations of these factors . From Mweeian Webster,
Mental retardation is :subaverage intellectual ability equivalent to or less than an IQ of 70 that is accompanied by significant deficits in abilities (as in communication or self-care) necessary for independent daily living, is present from birth or infancy, and is manifested especially by delayed or abnormal development, by learning difficulties, and by problems in social adjustment
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agoIt's not. Mental retardation is a condition, sometimes it can be part of a congenital disorder, other times it is a result of another non-congenital disorder. But it is not a disease.
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∙ 13y agoit is not a disease . a disease is an infectious thing that can pass on to other organisms by the sense of touch. it shouldn't be a disease because are they killing you with the plague
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Is bisexuality considered a mental disease?
Love in general should be considered a mental disease, no matter you love.
What is the first step in diagnosing mental retardation?
If mental retardation is suspected, a comprehensive physical examination and medical history should be done immediately to discover any organic cause of symptoms.
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
What is the mental capacity of someone with an IQ of 77?
They should be able to live and function on their own, however it is very close to retardation ranges.
What are the dangers of isotretinoin?
Isotretinoin can cause serious birth defects, including mental retardation and physical deformities. This medicine should not be used during pregnancy.
What can pregant women do to avoid mental retardation in their babies?
Pregnant women should be educated about the risks of drinking and the need to maintain good nutrition during pregnancy.
What should be done if mental retardation is suspected?
a comprehensive physical examination and medical history should be done immediately to discover any organic cause of symptoms. Such conditions as hyperthyroidism and PKU are treatable
My question was where can a mental disabled person get a job an answer was try your local mhmr. I dont know what mhmr stands for?
Mental Health and Mental Retardation. MHMR stands for Mental Health and Mental Retardation. You might check with your local social services or human services office who should be able to direct you to employment training opportunities, sheltered workshops and assistance programs for the mentally disabled. Also, if the person receives disability, they should check with their local Social Security office. It also depends on which country you are living in, this is a worldwide site. Are you American, British, Canadian, Australian ect. You could be asking this question anywhere in the world, we all have different job criteria.
What is coarse facies?
Facies are your facial expressions (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Facies), which can indicate conditions such as Williams syndrome (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Williams_syndrome) and other forms of mental retardation. Coarse facies, in particular, are often associated with mental retardation. Coarse facies simply means that the facial expressions are coarse, which could represent congenital hypothyroidism (http://bdoza.blogspot.com/2008/12/casecongenital-hypothyroidism.html) or spondyloepimetaphyseal dysplasia (http://www.nature.com/ejhg/journal/v13/n5/fig_tab/5201339f1.html). Coarse facies, while often associated with mental retardation, is not the sole indicator, however, and other tests should be run as well.
How do you deal with retarded persons?
Treat them the same as everyone else. Parents that have children with mental retardation should seek help to raise these children.http://www.parents.com/health/down-syndrome/down-syndrome-resources/
Why should parents and doctors be concerned about children eating paint chips that contain lead?
Lead damages the brain. Brain damage leaves learning disabilies, mental retardation, and other problems in growth.
The Cuban missiles crisis pitted the soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev against president?
John Fitzgerald Kennedy. If you're over the age of 16 and you couldn't answer this question, you should have yourself tested for mental retardation.
