Cerebral palsy in North Indian children: Clinico-etiological profile and co-morbidities

Conclusion: Most common risk factor of CP is birth asphyxia; thus, by improving health care facilities, its incidence can be reduced. CP affects not only motor functions but also other important functions of body as well, and the more severe the motor disabilities, the more are other comorbidities and their intensity also increases with that of the intensity of brain insult.

Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences - June 17, 2019 Category: Neuroscience Authors: Parul Bhati Suvasini Sharma Ridhimaa Jain B Rath Sarita Beri Vinod K Gupta Satinder Aneja Source Type: research