About one to two of every 1,000 babies are born with hydrocephalus and about 0.6% of all pediatric hospital admissions are because of hydrocephalus in the United States (NIH, 2012). Moreover, this condition occurs mostly in children, affecting 1 in every 500 children, and adults, and can develop later in life (MedicineNet, 2011). It affects people in all walks of life, from every socioeconomic background. Hydrocephalus is the most common reason for brain surgery in children (MedicineNet, 2011). However, there are ways to reduce the risk of hydrocephalus. During pregnancy one should get regular prenatal care because following the doctor's recommended schedule for checkups during pregnancy can reduce your risk of premature labor, which places the baby at risk of hydrocephalus and other complications (Mayo Clinic 2014). Another way to prevent this disorder is by following the recommended vaccination and screening schedules for your age and sex and preventing the infections and other illnesses associated with hydrocephalus may reduce your risk (Mayo Clinic 2014). Although, it is also important to prevent head injury by using appropriate safety equipment because head damage can cause
About one to two of every 1,000 babies are born with hydrocephalus and about 0.6% of all pediatric hospital admissions are because of hydrocephalus in the United States (NIH, 2012). Moreover, this condition occurs mostly in children, affecting 1 in every 500 children, and adults, and can develop later in life (MedicineNet, 2011). It affects people in all walks of life, from every socioeconomic background. Hydrocephalus is the most common reason for brain surgery in children (MedicineNet, 2011). However, there are ways to reduce the risk of hydrocephalus. During pregnancy one should get regular prenatal care because following the doctor's recommended schedule for checkups during pregnancy can reduce your risk of premature labor, which places the baby at risk of hydrocephalus and other complications (Mayo Clinic 2014). Another way to prevent this disorder is by following the recommended vaccination and screening schedules for your age and sex and preventing the infections and other illnesses associated with hydrocephalus may reduce your risk (Mayo Clinic 2014). Although, it is also important to prevent head injury by using appropriate safety equipment because head damage can cause