Epidemiology of cerebral palsy in Sumba Island, Indonesia

202035 citationsJournal Articlebronze Open Access

Authors

Israt Jahan · Bangladesh College of Physicians and Surgeons

Mahmudul Hassan Al Imam · Bangladesh College of Physicians and Surgeons

Tasneem Karim · The University of Sydney

Mohammad Muhit · Bangladesh College of Physicians and Surgeons

Denny Hardianto · WWF-Indonesia

Manik Chandra Das · Bangladesh College of Physicians and Surgeons

Hayley Smithers‐Sheedy

Abstract

Post-neonatally acquired CP was common in this setting. Addressing preventable post-neonatally acquired risk factors for CP should be a public health priority. Earlier identification and diagnosis of CP would also provide new opportunities for early intervention and targeted rehabilitation services.

Topics & Keywords

Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders Infant Development and Preterm Care Neonatal and fetal brain pathology

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology

Volume 62, Issue 12, pp. 1414-1422

DOI: 10.1111/dmcn.14616

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