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Decreasing prevalence in cerebral palsy: a multi‐site European population‐based study, 1980 to 2003

Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology · 2015 · Vol. 58(1) · pp. 85–92
Élodie SellierMary Jane PlattGuro L. AndersenIngeborg Krägeloh‐MannJavier de la CruzChristine CansSurveillance of Cerebral Palsy Network

Abstract

The decline in prevalence of CP in children of VLBW continues, and confirms that previously reported. For the first time, there is also a significant decline among those of MLBW, resulting in a significant overall decrease in the prevalence of CP.

Cerebral Palsy and Movement DisordersNeonatal and fetal brain pathologyNeonatal Respiratory Health ResearchCerebral palsyMedicineConfidence intervalPediatricsPopulationDemographyPrevalenceLow birth weightPregnancyInternal medicine

MeSH terms

Birth WeightCerebral PalsyEuropeHumansInfant, Low Birth WeightRegistriesPrevalence

Funding

  • European Commission
  • Norwegian Institute of Public Health
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