Cerebral+Palsy

Here's some basic information about [|cerebral palsy].


 * Cerebral Palsy Stats**

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 * * 20% of children diagnosed with congenital cerebral palsy developed CP due to a brain injury during the birthing process.
 * An estimated 800,000 people have cerebral palsy in US (United Cerebral Palsy)
 * Cerebral palsy is the second most common neurological impairment in childhood.
 * 8,000 - 10,000 babies and infants are diagnosed annually with cerebral palsy.
 * In 2003 dollars, the average lifetime cost of cerebral palsy is an estimated $921,000. This does not include hospital visits, emergency room visits, residential care, and other out of pocket expenses (National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Strokes NINDS).
 * Two-thirds of children with cerebral palsy will be mentally impaired (NINDS) ||  ||