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The birthweight specific prevalence among those of low birthweight &lt; 2500 g was not significantly different in singleton than in multiple births. Among infants weighing &gt; or = 2500 g, there was a significantly higher risk in multiple than in singleton births. The higher crude cerebral palsy prevalence in multiple births is partly due to the lower birthweight distribution and partly due to the higher risk among normal birthweight infants. CONCLUSIONS: Multiple birth babies are at increased risk of cerebral palsy. 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