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Cerebral palsy is a condition caused by damage to the brain, occurring before, during or after birth. Cerebral palsy is characterized by an inability to fully control motor function. Depending on which part of the brain that has been damaged and the degree of involvement of the central nervous system, one or more of the following may occur: seizures, spasms, mental retardation, disturbance in gait and mobility, and impairment of sight, hearing or speech. It is estimated that 500,000 children and adults in the U.S., or about 16 out of every 5,000 people manifest one or more of the symptoms of cerebral palsy. Each year approximately 5,000 infants are born with the condition and approximately 1,200 - 1,500 young children acquire cerebral palsy as a result of head injuries.
Answers to most frequently asked questions are on our Netathon.org site. Click to follow this link: http://netathon.org/Pages/disability.html
The United Cerebral Palsy Research and Education Foundation provides regular updates about important research in the area of cerebral palsy. To request any of the following "Research Fact Sheets" please leave an e-mail message at ucppgmc@ucppgmc.com. Indicate by number which research sheets you wish.
http://www.netathon.org/Pages/disability2.php
WE APOLOGIZE, THE ADDITIONAL FACT SHEETS WILL BE RESTORED TO THIS WEBSITE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. ENJOY THEM ON OUR OTHER SITE, AS WELL AS OTHER FEATURES.
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