Lack of stimulation is neglect. Not, however, emotional catch-up. A medical neglect is lack of immunisation. Pediatricians will provide immunisations upon school entry, but five years of age is realistically too late for many immunisations. A real problem is the apathy of parents.
Recommendations Get a handle on how to deal with various definitions of neglect.
Meet the needs of street children. Try to revive home visits by health professionals. Encourage community support for families. Consider incentives to pediatricians and families to provide immunisations. Encourage good standard day-care centres.