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Sex differences in cerebral palsy on neuromotor outcome: a critical review
Author(s) -
Romeo Domenico M,
Sini Francesca,
Brogna Claudia,
Albamonte Emilio,
Ricci Daniela,
Mercuri Eugenio
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
developmental medicine and child neurology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.658
H-Index - 143
eISSN - 1469-8749
pISSN - 0012-1622
DOI - 10.1111/dmcn.13137
Subject(s) - cerebral palsy , motor impairment , medicine , affect (linguistics) , physical medicine and rehabilitation , sex characteristics , pediatrics , psychology , physical therapy , communication
Sex differences have been reported in children with cerebral palsy ( CP ), with males having a higher risk of developing CP , but it is not entirely clear whether sex may also affect the severity of motor impairment. The aim of the present study was to critically review the existing literature on sex influence on neuromotor outcome in children with CP . The published papers confirm that CP occurs more frequently in males than in females. Within different types of CP or individual level of impairment, however, there was limited evidence that sex also had an effect on their performance.