F73: Profound mental retardation
F73.1: Profound mental retardation : significant impairment of behaviour requiring attention or treatment
Intelligence involves various mental abilities. Intelligence can be assessed using certain tests. These are called intelligence tests or IQ tests. To take in and use new knowledge, we need mental abilities. These include the abilities to speak, to concentrate, and to memorize things. Under certain circumstances the mental abilities may not develop properly. You may then have difficulties in dealing with other people. Movements may also be changed.
You have an IQ of under 20. This corresponds to a mental age of under 3 years old. This means you are not able to look after yourself, speak to other people and move. You may also have trouble holding in urine and feces.
Your diminished mental ability has changed your behavior significantly. You may therefore need treatment.
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