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    Burden of pediatric hydrocephalus in a Latin American upper-middle-income country: a nationwide ecological study in Colombia
    (2025) Alexandra Ramos-Márquez; Karen E. Norato; Diana V. Garrido; Isabella Mejía-Michelsen; Diego F. Gómez; Juan Andrés Mejía; Enrique Jiménez; Fernando Hakim; Alexandra Porras; Juan Fernando Ramón
    In this study, the estimated prevalence of pediatric hydrocephalus in Colombia was lower than the prevalence estimated worldwide, and even lower than that estimated for high-income areas. This is explained partially by a significant rate of underreporting; however, even accounting for the underreporting, the prevalence remains considerably lower than that estimated for developing regions like South America. This may suggest a trend of decreasing prevalence in developing countries whose economies have grown in recent years. These findings can guide public policy for adequate surveillance and prevention of pediatric hydrocephalus in Colombia and highlight the importance of further updated research in the region.