Question
There are roughly 250 known causes of intellectual disability, which may be related to congenital infections, harmful substances affecting the fetus, complications during pregnancy or childbirth, and other factors. How can we solve the problem of intellectual disability?
Answer
The causes of intellectual disability are multifaceted, including congenital infections, harmful substances affecting the fetus, complications during pregnancy or childbirth, malnutrition in the fetus or infant, the harmful effects of diseases during childhood, and genetic transmission factors leading to chromosomal, metabolic, and neurological dysfunction. Treatment methods should be tailored to specific circumstances, potentially including treatments for brain function defects and interventions for related diseases or causes.