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What are four facts about cerebral palsy

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1. CP is the most common motor disability in childhood
2. CP affects 1 in 500 newborns
3. CP is a congenital disorder of movement, muscle tone and or posture
4. Globally, over 17 million people have CP.
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Answer:Every 15 hours, an Australian child is born with cerebral palsy.

It is the most common physical disability in childhood.

Cerebral palsy is an umbrella term for a group of disorders.

Cerebral palsy is a life-long physical disability due to damage of the developing brain.

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