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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.