Congenital malformations in Assam
<b>Aim</b> : To determine the annual incidence of congenital malformations in Assam and to analyze the data. <b>Materials and Methods</b> : Data regarding babies born with congenital malformations in the state of Assam during the year 2006 were obtained through questionnaires...
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications,
2010-01-01T00:00:00Z.
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| Summary: | <b>Aim</b> : To determine the annual incidence of congenital malformations in Assam and to analyze the data. <b>Materials and Methods</b> : Data regarding babies born with congenital malformations in the state of Assam during the year 2006 were obtained through questionnaires and analyzed. The results were compared with similar Indian data. <b>Results</b> : The overall incidence of congenital malformation was 0.08%. This was considerably lower than similar published data from other states. Five hundred and eleven babies were born with congenital malformations, with 421 (82.4%) having major malformations. Males were affected more than females, 334 (65.4%) vs. 177 (34.6%). The gastrointestinal and genitourinary systems accounted for 26% and 25.8%, respectively. Malformation involving the central nervous system was more common in certain ethnic groups. <b>Conclusions</b> : The incidence of malformations in certain systems was at variance with the data from other states. |
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| Item Description: | 0971-9261 1998-3891 |