Cerebral Palsies Epidemiology

This is a totally new clinical text about the commonest physical disability - the cerebral palsies. It follows up on the authors' earlier work The Epidemiology of the Cerebral Palsies, and its focus is still on epidemiology. In Cerebral Palsies: Epidemiology and Causal Pathways the authors offer: * Guidance on how best to study causes * Advice on how to use the massive amount of information available internationally * Novel ways to collect and analyse data * A complete review of all published data on trends in the cerebral palsies * New ways of thinking about causal pathways in the cerebral palsies which suggest possible new prevention pathways * A chapter devoted to systematic management of the cerebral palsies This is a timely update and an essential guide to good epidemiological research into cerebral palsies and related areas. * Reviews and analyses all published data relating to the cerebral palsies * Gives practical guidance for management, research and data handling * Describes new ways of thinking about causal pathways in the cerebral palsies which suggest possible new prevention pathways'One of the major strengths of the book is emphasis on causal pathways to disease which has far-reaching influences beyond cerebral palsy ... It should be of great interest to those involved in the clinical care of people with cerebral palsy as well as those embarking on research in this area.' Medical Journal of Australia 'This sequel to the authors' 1984 book on the epidemiology of cerebral palsy provides a wealth of information on the changes that have taken place in terms of our understanding of the aetiologies of cerebral palsy and the changing clinical picture. the book has a sound evidence base for much of its content and refers to the latest available studies in this area. ... Provides a fascinating insight into the complex aetiology of cerebral palsy and why the current group of children with cerebral palsy have such a diverse range of problems ... a worthwhile addition to any bookshelf in departments working with children with cerebral palsy.' Terry Pountney, Physiotherapy '... offers new ways of thinking about cerebral palsies. For this reason it is of great interest for paediatric neurologists as well as obstetricians. Despite its emphasis on statistics and data presentation it is fascinating to read.' Roger Weis, European Journal of Paediatric Neurology 'This book is essential reading for all those undertaking epidemiological research in this field. It is an encyclopaedic reference for current thinking into causation.' Mary C. M. Macintosh, The Obstetrician and Gynaecologist