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What Factors Are Associated with Poor Developmental Attainment in Young Canadian Children?
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Canadian Journal of Public Health
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July 1, 2004
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ABSTRACT
Background: This study was undertaken to determine the association between poor developmental attainment (PDA) and biological, home environment and socio-demographic factors in a population-based sample of Canadian children.
Methods: Cross-sectional data from two cycles (1994/95 and 1996/97) of the National Longitudinal Survey of Children and Youth were used. Children aged 1-5 years were included. PDA was defined as < or =15th percentile for motor and social developmental skills (1-3 year olds) or Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test (4-5 year olds). Multiple logistic regression was used.
Results: The proportion of children with PDA varies across Canada, between males and females, ...