Dow University of Health Sciences.
Jinnah Sindh Medical University.
Int J Surg. 2023 Mar 1;109(3):313-315. doi: 10.1097/JS9.0000000000000136.
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) refers to various neurodevelopmental disabilities generally seen in kids. Pakistan, being vulnerable to natural disasters, faced one of the most devastating floods in July 2022 due to which many individuals were displaced. This not only affected the mental health of growing children but also the developing fetus of migrant mothers. This report establishes the link between the aftereffects of migration due to floods on children particularly associated with ASD in Pakistan. Flood affected families are devoid of basic necessities and are under a lot of psychological stress. On the other hand, Extensive treatment for autism is complicated, expensive, and provided in proper settings only which is not easily accessible to migrants. Considering all these factors, there are chances that ASD will be more prevalent in future generations of these migrants. Our study calls on respective authorities to take timely action for this growing concern.
自闭症谱系障碍（ASD）是指儿童中常见的各种神经发育障碍。巴基斯坦容易遭受自然灾害，2022 年 7 月遭遇了最严重的洪灾之一，许多人被迫流离失所。这不仅影响了成长中儿童的心理健康，也影响了移民母亲腹中发育中的胎儿。本报告确立了由于洪水导致的移民对儿童的影响，特别是与巴基斯坦自闭症相关的影响之间的联系。受洪水影响的家庭缺乏基本生活必需品，承受着巨大的心理压力。另一方面，自闭症的广泛治疗既复杂又昂贵，只能在适当的环境中提供，而移民往往无法获得这种治疗。考虑到所有这些因素，自闭症在这些移民的后代中更为普遍的可能性是存在的。我们的研究呼吁有关当局及时采取行动，解决这一日益严重的问题。
