Prevalence and trends for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children living with cerebral palsy: A birds-eye view.

Tanya MartinSarah Mcintyre Emma WaightGareth BaynamLinda WatsonKatherine LangdonSusan R Woolfenden Hayley Smithers-SheedyJuanita Sherwoodnull null

Published in: Developmental medicine and child neurology (2023)

The birth prevalence of CP in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in Australia declined between the mid-2000s and 2013 to 2014. This birds-eye view provides key stakeholders with new knowledge to advocate for sustainable funding for accessible, culturally safe, antenatal and CP services.

Keyphrases

cerebral palsy
healthcare
risk factors
young adults
pregnant women
primary care
mental health
preterm birth