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20-year survival for while cohort was 89.3%for females and 86.9%for males. For subjects with no severe functional disabilities 20 year survival was 99%(95%confidence interval 98%to 100%),while subjects severely disabled in all three functional groups had 20 year survival of 50%(42%to 58%).Life expectancy of this cohort of children with cerebral palsy was greater than has been suggested in some previous studies.This has important implications for social,educational,and health services. |
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