Epidemiology of cerebral palsy in low‐ and middle‐income countries: preliminary findings from an international multi‐centre cerebral palsy register
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Abstract
Population-based data show that the proportion of severe cases of CP is very high in LMICs. Children with CP in LMICs lack access to rehabilitation and educational services and a large proportion of children have potentially preventable risk factors, for example, birth asphyxia and neonatal infections. Delayed diagnosis, severe motor impairments, and lack of rehabilitation in most children call for urgent action to identify preventive opportunities and promote early diagnosis and intervention for children with CP in LMICs. What this paper adds The proportion of severe cases of cerebral palsy (CP) is very high in rural low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Children with CP in LMICs lack access to rehabilitation and educational services. A large proportion of children with CP in LMICs have potentially preventable risk factors.
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