Global prevalence of cerebral palsy: A systematic analysis

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Authors

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 ·

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.

Topics & Keywords

Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders Infant Development and Preterm Care Neonatal Respiratory Health Research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

No poverty

Publication Details

Published in: Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology

Volume 64, Issue 12, pp. 1494-1506

DOI: 10.1111/dmcn.15346

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