• Shadma khan

Cerebral palsy is a commonest physical disability among children across the world. It affects almost every country of the world however its prevalent rate is higher in low to middle income countries (60% of which is in Sub Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia) than high income countries. Although few high income countries such as USA also shows higher prevalence however recent studies confirmed the decrease in incidence of cerebral palsy. The major cause for cerebral palsy in low income countries is different than in high income countries. Poor obstetric practices (traditional birth attendees or less skilled obstetrician) and post natal infections (cerebral malaria, meningitis and encephalitis) are the main cause in low to middle income countries. Preterm birth and low birth weight (around 48%) are the major cause of cerebral palsy in high income countries. Preterm birth and low birth weight are the consequences of advance neonatal NICUs and medical care and early elective cesserian deliveries. With the advances in medical technology the survival rate of preterm increases in high income countries however majority of them faced neurodevelopmental disorders throughout their lives affecting the quality of life of the children as well as their parents. In Western Australia, USA and many European countries have achieved success in reducing the incidence of cerebral palsy by proper tracking system of cerebral palsy prevalence, their causes and spreading public awareness. In low income countries firstly, the tracking system is required for understanding the exact statistic of the disease and their causes with respect to its geographical location because majority of the study conducted have very small sample size to be considered it as the cause among large population.

Cerebral palsy, low birth weight, preterm birth, epidemiology, high income countries, low income countries

"TRENDS IN CEREBRAL PALSY: DEVELOPED VERSUS DEVELOPING COUNTRIES", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.9, Issue 5, page no.b716-b725, May-2022, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2205197.pdf

"TRENDS IN CEREBRAL PALSY: DEVELOPED VERSUS DEVELOPING COUNTRIES", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.9, Issue 5, page no. ppb716-b725, May-2022, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2205197.pdf