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Can Cerebral Palsy Get Worse in Adults? Understanding the Lifelong Impact

While the initial brain injury that causes cerebral palsy (CP) is static and does not worsen over time, the body's functional abilities and secondary health issues can evolve and intensify over a lifetime. This critical distinction is why many adults and their families ask: Can cerebral palsy get worse in adults? Understanding the difference is key to navigating life with CP.

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How long is life expectancy for cerebral palsy? Understanding key factors

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 1 in 345 U.S. children have cerebral palsy. For families and caregivers, the question of how long is life expectancy for cerebral palsy is deeply personal, and the answer is not a simple one, varying based on many contributing factors.

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Can a person with cerebral palsy live a long life?

According to the Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Foundation, approximately 1 in 345 children in the U.S. have been diagnosed with cerebral palsy, the most common lifelong physical disability. For individuals with mild-to-moderate forms of the condition, a person with cerebral palsy can live a long life, often with a life expectancy similar to that of the general population. However, the severity of the condition and co-occurring health issues significantly impact life expectancy.

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Does mobility from cerebral palsy worsen over time in adults? A look at secondary complications

According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), while the brain injury that causes cerebral palsy is not progressive, the secondary symptoms can change or worsen over time, leading to functional impairment in adults. This means that **mobility from cerebral palsy does worsen over time in adults** due to premature aging and musculoskeletal issues.

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Is cerebral palsy a disability in adults? Understanding the Lifelong Impact

While often thought of as a childhood condition, cerebral palsy is a lifelong disability that affects approximately 1 million adults in the United States. The effects of cerebral palsy do not stop once a person reaches adulthood; instead, they evolve and can present new challenges related to premature aging, pain, and functional decline.

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