Cerebral Palsy Prevalence in Southern Sweden
Author Information
Author(s): Lena Westbom, Gunnar Hagglund, Eva Nordmark
Primary Institution: Lund University
Hypothesis
What is the prevalence of cerebral palsy (CP) in children aged 4–11 years in southern Sweden?
Conclusion
The prevalence of CP was found to be 2.7 per 1,000 children, with a higher prevalence in children born abroad.
Supporting Evidence
- The prevalence of CP was 2.4/1,000 when excluding post-neonatally acquired cases.
- Children born abroad had a higher prevalence of CP at 6.7/1,000.
- 48% of children with CP were classified as GMFCS-level I, indicating mild limitations.
Takeaway
This study looked at how many kids have cerebral palsy in southern Sweden and found that about 3 out of every 1,000 kids have it.
Methodology
The study evaluated medical records and databases for children born between 1990 and 1997 in Skåne/Blekinge.
Potential Biases
Potential bias in the classification of CP subtypes and underreporting of cases.
Limitations
The study may not account for all children with CP, especially those who moved into the area after previous studies.
Participant Demographics
Children aged 4–11 years, born in Sweden and abroad.
Statistical Information
P-Value
2.4/1,000 (95% CI 2.1–2.6)
Confidence Interval
95% CI 2.4–3.0
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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