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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:  Chelsea Mae Nobleza, M.D.[2]

## Overview

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There are no established measures for the secondary prevention of [disease name].

Effective measures for the secondary prevention of [disease name] include [strategy 1], [strategy 2], and [strategy 3].

## Secondary Prevention

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Referral to an early intervention program as soon as the diagnosis of ID is a must. A multidisciplinary team consisting of neurologists, developmental-behavioral pediatricians, orthopedists, physical and occupational therapists, speech pathologists and audiologists, nutritionists, social workers, and psychologists are involved in the patient’s care. [1]

## References

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1. ↑ "Intellectual Disability - Pediatrics - MSD Manual Professional Edition".

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