Study finds social factors that jeopardize a child’s health. Identification of these risk factors allows medical professionals and parents to take preventative measures  (Quansah et al., 2016).

Study finds the prevalence of epilepsy in Kintampo, Ghana and what factors may be associated with its onset (Ayuurebobi et al., 2015).

Development of congenital rubella in infants causes severe disability, study finds. Disabilities could be avoided through increasing access to rubella vaccination for mothers and their children (Lawn et al., 2000)

In 2015, the United Nations created a set of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to track early childhood development globally. Information on developmental disabilities is scarce in developing countries, so Olusanya et al., set-out to gain insight on the prevalence and global burden of developmental delays in children.

In order to begin to take action against developmental delays and disorders in children, researchers must frequently collect data. Once researchers track data, they can identify the risk factors and symptoms.