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Despite extensive research on SLD risk factors, regional studies in Palestine remain limited. This study sought to identify key characteristics impacting SLD in Palestinian children aged 2 to 10 years.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Between January and March 2025, a case-control study was conducted at ten specialized institutes in Palestine. The study included 184 children with SLD and 136 controls who were matched for age and gender. Data were collected using standardized questionnaires that assessed socio-demographic, biological, familial, and environmental factors. SPSS v26 was used for statistical analysis, which included chi-square tests and logistic regression (p-value &lt; 0.05 indicated significance).<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Significant risk variables for SLD were rural residency (OR = 4.4, p = 0.008), lower parental education (paternal p = 0.003; maternal p &lt; 0.001), and low family income (OR = 2.5, p = 0.030). Maternal employment showed a protective effect (OR = 0.273, p &lt; 0.001). Biological characteristics such as ENT issues (OR = 3.9, p = 0.012) and a family history of SLD (OR = 8.6, p = 0.001) were significantly linked with SLD. 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