The prevalence of cerebral palsy in British Columbia, 1991-1995. The Canadian journal of neurological sciences. Le journal canadien des sciences neurologiques [Can J Neurol Sci] Journal article | | Title | The prevalence of cerebral palsy in British Columbia, 1991-1995. | | Author(s) | Smith L, Kelly KD, Prkachin G, Voaklander DC | | Institution | Northern Health, Prince George, BC, Canada. | | Source | Can J Neurol Sci 2008 Jul; 35(3):342-7. | | Abstract | OBJECTIVE: To quantify the prevalence of cerebral palsy (CP) in British Columbia within a four-year birth cohort.
METHODS: The study was a population-based record linkage study of a birth cohort of British Columbian children born between April 1, 1991 and March 31, 1995. Cases were identified by the presence of International Classification of Diseases, Version 9 (ICD-9) diagnostic code "343" recorded at three years of age or older or by having the ICD-9 diagnostic code "343" recorded prior to the third birthday with two confirmatory diagnoses within the first three years of life through a record search of the BC Medical Services Plan billing files for the fiscal years 1991 to 1995.
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CONCLUSION: This research has provided an estimate of the prevalence of CP in the four-year birth cohort 1991 to 1995 in British Columbia. An aggregate prevalence rate of CP was measured as 2.68 per 1000 live births, and a congenital rate was measured at 2.57 for the same population. Birth weight and gestational age demonstrated a significant relationship with the development of CP. This study should lend credence to the establishment of a CP register in British Columbia. | | Language | eng | | Pub Type(s) | Journal Article
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
| | PubMed ID | 18714803 |
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