Congenital anomalies and risk factors in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis

• Main Authors: Wubet Alebachew Bayih (Author), Amare Kassaw (Author), Natnael Moges (Author), Melkamu Aderajew Zemene (Author), Denekew Tenaw Anley (Author), Getachew Asmare Adella (Author), Yenealem Solomon (Author), Berihun Bantie (Author), Sefineh Fenta Felek (Author), Tadesse Asmamaw Dejenie (Author), Ermiase Sisay Chanie (Author), Fekadeselassie Belege Getaneh (Author), Anteneh Mengist Dessie (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMJ Publishing Group, 2023-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Objective To evaluate the pooled prevalence and identify risk factors of congenital anomalies among neonates in Africa.Methods The pooled birth prevalence of congenital anomalies was the first outcome of this review, and the pooled measure of association between congenital anomalies and related risk...