This study aims at determining risk factors, in addition to the factors influencing the rate of long term disability and consequently, if contributing in future planning all over the country, to help to prevent cerebral palsy and to improve the life of those suffering from it.  Cerebral palsy is considered as an important reason of death and long-term disability worldwide. It is expected that the relatively law incidence of cerebral palsy in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, will increase due to the expected increase in life rates and life style changes in Saudi society including those habits related to diet.  Preventive procedures directed towards risk factors may support in reducing occurrence of cerebral palsy and consequent disability rates.

This study aims at determining risk factors, in addition to the factors influencing the rate of long term disability and consequently, contribute in future planning all over the country to help preventing cerebral palsy and improving the life of those suffering from it.

Dr. Sulaiman Al-Shammary, Dr. Talaat Al-Waznah, Dr. Saad Al-Rajeh, Dr. Faeq Al-Khozeiki.

Stroke in Saudi population, causes substantial disabilities in an elderly population that is cared for mainly by their families. Apart from its significant impact on the professional and social status of the patients, it creates a major load on their families. This underscores the importance of establishing home visit teams, and strengthening other social support measures.DM and HPT are the predominant risk factors of stroke, which reconfirm the urgent need for optimizing relevant prophylactic and management measures.The lack of physical activity is a prominent negative habit in this group, and there is a   pressing need to educate the public and especially this group on its importance.The use of Aspirin and thrombolytic agents in the acute management of stroke is deficient, which underscores the importance of establishing stroke units & promoting educational program among involved medical staff. 
This study has generated a wealth of raw information regarding stroke-related disabilities in Saudi population.  We have attempted only geneneral analysis of these data, shedding light on types and frequency of these disabilities, the main prognostic factors and available methods of management.  A more extensive and detailed analysis is expected to add numbers more.
Finally with present population trends skewing towards a large percentage of elderly, stroke-related disabilities are expected to afflict tens of thousands in Saudi Arabia in the near future.  In terms of cost and resources, the anticipated burden of this group of disability on society and health services is staggering.  It is hoped that, with improving prophylactic measures against risk factors as well as the standards of acute stroke treatment and rehabilitation, the projected burden of stroke-related disabilities may be modified.

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