Cerebral palsy and socioeconomic status literature
Study | Type | Comparison | SES measure | Results |
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Dowding Ireland 1976–8113 | Retrospective population based study | CP v live births | RGSC | Increased risk among disadvantaged |
Stanley Australia 1966–7514 | Retrospective population based study | CP v total population | Father’s occupation | Increased risk among disadvantaged |
Nelson USA 1959–6615 | Prospective cohort study | CP v non CP | Score based on occupation and income | No association |
Emond UK 1958 and 197016 | Prospective study of 2 cohorts—nested case-control | CP v matched controls | RGSC | No association |
Lagergren Sweden 1969–7017 | Retrospective population based study | CP v total Swedish population | Social group | Highest prevalence in highest social group |
Dolk N. Ireland 1977–8918 | Retrospective population based study | CP v births | Electoral ward quintiles using TDI | No association |
Dolk UK 1984–9019 | Retrospective population based study | CP v births CP at age 5 v 1–7 year olds | Electoral ward quintiles using Carstairs Index | Increased risk in disadvantaged |