While mortality was elevated among those with hearing impairment (adjusted HR 2.9 [1.2–6.7]) and swallowing difficulties (adjusted HR 2.3 [1.0–4.9]) in the study from Bangladesh ( 53 ), the risk of severe motor impairment (GMFCS levels III-V) on mortality did not reach statistical significance (adjusted HR 2.4 [0.7–8.4]).
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Premature Mortality, Risk Factors, and Causes of Death Following Childhood-Onset Neurological Impairments: A Systematic Review.
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