Cerebral Palsy

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The article by Kuban and Leviton (Jan. 20 issue)1 reviewing cerebral palsy and its development in terms of the contribution of obstetrical and neonatal care is a welcome addition for physicians who care for this population. As the authors point out, the burden imposed by cerebral palsy on society has not abated despite recent advances in medical care, but their review does not address the need for fundamental medical research and knowledge into the effects of the aging process on adults with the disease. Indeed, a recent workshop concluded that the task of identifying the specific issues related to aging and cerebral palsy is very complex because even the most basic data are lacking, such as the demographic characteristics of the affected population2.

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