Who is affected by cerebral palsy

Cerebral palsy is one of the most common causes of permanent disability in children.

• Cerebral palsy occurs in approximately 1.4 to 2.4 of every 1,000 people.¹ It occurs equally in males and females.
• Currently, there are more than 500,000 people with cerebral palsy in the United States.

Author:	Sabra L. Katz-Wise Ralph Poore	Last Updated: November 20, 2006
Medical Review:	Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics Louis Pellegrino, MD - Developmental Pediatrics
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