Characteristics of young children with developmental delays and their trends over 14 years in Taiwan: a population-based nationwide study

Objectives

To describe the epidemiological characteristics of developmental delays (DD) at the national level and assess the changes over time.

Design

We calculated the incidence rates of DD from 2003 to 2016 and assessed the trends over time.

Setting

As dictated by law, local governments in Taiwan are required to register children with DD and provide services. The central government has constructed a national registry...