Approximately how many births result in a child born with cerebral palsy?
A) 1.7 out of every 1,000
B) 2.1 out of every 1,000
C) 3.1 out of every 1,000
D) 4.8 out of every 1,000
C
Explanation: C) The causes of CP are seen at the prenatal, neonatal, and postnatal stages. CP is seen in 3.1 of every 1,000 births.
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