Prevalence of cerebral palsy with Gross Motor Function Classification System levels IV and V in children in Israel: a cross-cultural comparison.

This study revealed population group differences of cerebral palsy with Gross Motor Function Classification System levels IV and V. Higher rates of cerebral palsy, especially following term pregnancy in the Arab population, may be attributed to consanguinity and genetic factors. There is a need to tailor services to underserved population based on etiology: preterm births and genetic causes for the Jewish and Arab populations, respectively.