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The current scientific evidence suggests that institutionalisation in early childhood is associated with adverse effects in multiple areas including physical growth, cognitive function, neurodevelopment, and social-psychological health. Lancet. 2015 Jan 28. pii: S0140-6736(14)61131-4.    (retrieved Feb, 2015). There are currently 1090 pearls in the database. While every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, mistakes can and do occur. Use databank at your own risk. All pearls © 2024 by the Internet Medical Association. Click Here to view more medical pearls.