Background We investigated whether the risk of cerebral palsy (CP) in the child varies by
parents' socioeconomic status, in Denmark and Norway. Methods We included almost 1.3 …

Background There is a controversy regarding the existence of a socio-economic gradient for
cerebral palsy. Perinatal emergencies and preterm birth increase the risk for the offspring to …

Aim To analyse the social situation of parents who have a child with cerebral palsy (CP).
Method This was a population‐based longitudinal study with linkage to public registries …

Background The aim of our study was to explore if the prevalence and clinical characteristics
of cerebral palsy (CP), concomitant with perinatal health indicators in the general …

Summary Dolk H, Pattenden S, Bonellie S, Colver A, King A, Kurinczuk JJ, Parkes J, Platt
MJ, Surman G. Socio‐economic inequalities in cerebral palsy prevalence in the United …

METHODS: We conducted a prospective cohort study of Norwegian children born in 1990–
2012 and surviving to 2 years of age. Information on maternal chronic conditions during …

Objectives To investigate known and suggested risk factors associated with cerebral palsy in
a Swedish birth cohort, stratified by gestational age. Setting Information on all births between …

METHODS: A populationbased cohort study covering 17,580 live births from 2003 to 2008.
RESULTS: The study included 43 children diagnosed with CP. The overall prevalence of CP …

Aim The association between socio‐economic status (SES) and cerebral palsy (CP) remains
controversial. Preterm birth, low birthweight, and postnatal injuries are accepted mediating …

Objective To investigate risks of recurrence of cerebral palsy in family members with various
degrees of relatedness to elucidate patterns of hereditability. Design Population based …