Typical features of cerebral palsy morbidity in Primorsky Krai

Abstract

The purpose of research was development of methods of epidemiological diagnostics and revealing of risk factors of cerebral palsy morbidity in Primorsky Krai. As a material of research the forms No. 12 for 1997-2006 were used. The analysis of long-term changes for the first time revealed and common morbidity is done, territorial distribution of average indices of incidence and prevalence is investigated, levels of morbidity are appreciated and cartograms are made. Results of research allow assuming the presence of risk factors, stable and connected with territorial features.