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. 1993 Oct 4;159(7):444-6.
doi: 10.5694/j.1326-5377.1993.tb137961.x.

The health care of young adults with cerebral palsy

B A Cathels  1 , D S Reddihough
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The health care of young adults with cerebral palsy

B A Cathels et al. Med J Aust. .

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate the health status and provision of health services to young adults with cerebral palsy.

Results: Ninety-seven per cent had ongoing health problems. Consultations with most health professionals declined markedly after leaving school.

Conclusions: Young adults with cerebral palsy have considerable, continuing impairment and disability. Lack of contact with health services after they leave school may adversely affect their health status.

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