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How common is Cerebral Palsy?

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What is the most common type of cerebral palsy?

Type your answer here... Spastic cerebral palsy with a percentage of 80% of all cerebral palsy cases.


Where can articles be found on cerebral palsy?

Articles on cerebral palsy can be found at the website of an organization that is devoted to researching cerebral palsy. Some such organizations are United Cerebral Palsy and the Cerebral Palsy Alliance.


What is the scientific name of cerebral palsy?

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Can animals get cerebral palsy?

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Most common crippling condition of children?

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What are the different types of palsy that have been identified by doctors?

There are a number of different types of palsy. These include Cerebral Palsy, Bells Palsy, Bulbar Palsy, Erbs Palsy, etc. They all involve some form of paralyis and lesions on motor neurons. The most common or well known forms are Cerebral Palsy and Bells Palsy.


When was United Cerebral Palsy created?

United Cerebral Palsy was created in 1949.


When was Cerebral Palsy Greece created?

Cerebral Palsy Greece was created in 1972.


When was Cerebral Palsy Alliance created?

Cerebral Palsy Alliance was created in 1945.


Does cerebral palsy affect females or males?

Both - more common in males


What is the prevalence and incidence of cerebral palsy?

Cerebral palsy is one of the most common causes of chronic childhood disability (1.4-2.7 % births). While preemies constitute a small minority of children with cerebral palsy, they are 25 times more likely to develop cerebral palsy than fullterm babies. Cerebral palsy (primarily diplegic cerebral palsy) occurs in 5-8 percent of babies born weighing less than 3 pounds.


Does your face droop when you have cerebral palsy?

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