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Epidemiology of Malnutrition among Children with Cerebral Palsy in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: Findings from the Global LMIC CP Register.

Israt JahanMohammad MuhitDenny HardiantoFrancis LaryeaSamuel Kofi AmponsahAmir Banjara ChhetriHayley Smithers-SheedySarah McIntyreNadia BadawiGulam Khandaker
Published in: Nutrients (2021)
Most children with CP in GLM CPR had undernutrition. Maternal education and moderate-to-severe motor impairment (GMFCS III-V) were significant predictors. Practical nutrition education to mothers/caregivers and management guidelines according to the motor severity using local resources could improve the nutritional outcome of children with CP in LMICs.
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