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Neurodevelopmental Costs

Meaning

Neurodevelopmental Costs refer to the adverse impacts on the developing central nervous system, particularly the brain, stemming from various prenatal, perinatal, or early postnatal exposures and conditions. These costs manifest as impairments in cognitive, behavioral, emotional, social, or motor domains, reflecting deviations from typical developmental trajectories and potentially leading to functional limitations throughout an individual’s lifespan.