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Global prevalence of cerebral palsy: A systematic analysis

Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology · 2022 · Vol. 64(12) · pp. 1494–1506

Sarah McIntyre✉(The University of Sydney)Shona Goldsmith(The University of Sydney)Annabel Webb(The University of Sydney)Virginie Ehlinger(Inserm)Sandra Julsen Hollung(Sykehuset i Vestfold)Karen McConnell(Department of Health and Social Care)Catherine Arnaud(Université Fédérale de Toulouse Midi-Pyrénées)Hayley Smithers‐Sheedy(The University of Sydney)Maryam Oskoui(McGill University Health Centre)Gulam Khandaker(Queensland Health)Kate Himmelmann(University of Gothenburg)the Global CP Prevalence Group*

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Abstract

• Birth prevalence of pre-/perinatal cerebral palsy (CP) in high-income countries (HICs) is decreasing. • Current overall CP birth prevalence for HICs is 1.6 per 1000 live births. • Trends in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) cannot currently be measured. • Current birth prevalence in LMICs is markedly higher than in HICs. • Active surveillance of CP helps to assess the impact of medical advancements and social/economic development. • Population-based data on prevalence and trends of CP are critical to inform policy.

Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders Infant Development and Preterm Care Neonatal Respiratory Health ResearchCerebral palsyMedicineDemographyMeta-analysisConfidence intervalPopulationLive birthPregnancyPediatricsEnvironmental health