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An update on the prevalence of cerebral palsy: a systematic review and meta‐analysis | Synapse

January 24, 2013Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology1,506 citations

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An update on the prevalence of cerebral palsy: a systematic review and meta‐analysis

MOMaryam OskouiMcGill University Health Centre FCFranzina CoutinhoHoly Spirit Hospital JDJonathan DykemanAlberta Health Services

Key Points

This research examines trends in the prevalence of cerebral palsy and how it relates to the survival of preterm infants.
Conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis
Analyzed studies on cerebral palsy prevalence
Included data from recent years
Overall prevalence of cerebral palsy remains constant in recent years
Increased survival rates of at-risk preterm infants do not affect prevalence

Abstract

The overall prevalence of CP has remained constant in recent years despite increased survival of at-risk preterm infants.

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synapsesocial.com/papers/69e8a7302dc000418124367b https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1111/dmcn.12080