The State of Cerebral Palsy — Facts and Figures
Here are some facts to note about cerebral palsy:
- About 10,000 babies per year in the U.S. will develop cerebral palsy (Center for Disease Control and Prevention).
- An estimated 800,000 people have cerebral palsy in US (United Cerebral Palsy)
- About 2-3 children per 1,000 have cerebral palsy (March of Dimes).
- In 2003 dollars, the average lifetime cost of cerebral palsy is an estimated $921,000. This does not include hospital visits, emergency room visits, residential care, and other out of pocket expenses (National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Strokes NINDS).
- In 2006, out-of-home respite care at the Respite House in Oshkosh, WI for children and/or adults with disabilities costs $144 per day, or $52,560 per year.
- Two-thirds of children with cerebral palsy will be mentally impaired (NINDS).
- For every 1000 babies born, about 2-3 endure brachial plexus birth injuries (see Erb’s palsy). This tops the incidents of Down’s Syndrome or Muscular Dystrophy (United Brachial Plexus Network).
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