Low Weight, Morbidity, and Mortality in Children With Cerebral Palsy: New Clinical Growth Charts

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Authors

Jordan Brooks · University of California, Berkeley

Abstract

Children with cerebral palsy who have very low weights have more major medical conditions and are at increased risk of death. The weight-for-age charts presented here may assist in the early detection of nutritional issues or other health risks in these children.

Topics & Keywords

Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders Family and Disability Support Research Infant Development and Preterm Care

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Zero hunger

Publication Details

Published in: PEDIATRICS

Volume 128, Issue 2, pp. e299-e307

DOI: 10.1542/peds.2010-2801

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