06 October 2023 PIB
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. World Cerebral Palsy Day
Syllabus: GS-2, Health; Social Issues
Prelims: World Cerebral Palsy Day, Cerebral Palsy (CP)
Context:
World Cerebral Palsy Day is observed on 6 October every year.
World Cerebral Palsy Day:
- The day is observed to raise awareness about CP, support those living with the condition, and advocate for greater inclusion and understanding.
- The day sheds light on the need for increased awareness, understanding and support for those with cerebral palsy.
- The theme for World Cerebral Palsy Day in 2023 is “Together Stronger.”
- This theme highlights the importance of unity, collaboration, and mutual support within the cerebral palsy community and beyond.
- It emphasizes that when individuals, families, caregivers, and communities come together, they become a powerful force for positive change and inclusion.
Cerebral Palsy:
- Cerebral palsy is a group of disorders that affect a person’s ability to move and maintain balance and posture.
- It is caused by abnormal brain development or damage to the developing brain that affects a person’s ability to control his or her muscles.
- A person with severe CP might need to use special equipment to be able to walk, or might not be able to walk at all and might need lifelong care. A person with mild CP, on the other hand, might walk a little awkwardly, but might not need any special help.
- All people with CP have problems with movement and posture. Many also have related conditions such as intellectual disability; seizures; problems with vision, hearing, or speech; changes in the spine (such as scoliosis); or joint problems (such as contractures).
- There is no cure for CP, but treatment can improve the lives of those who have the condition.
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