Title of article
CONGENITAL ANOMALIES AMONG NEWBORNS
Author/Authors
Devassy, Unnimon K Little Flower Institute of Medical Sciences and Research - Department of Physiology, India , Danasegaran, M Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education Research (JIPMER) - Department of Physiology, India , Sailesh, Kumar Sai Little Flower Institute of Medical Sciences and Research - Department of Physiology, India , Mishra, Soumya Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education Research (JIPMER) - Department of Physiology, India , Reddy, Udaya Kumar International stress Management Association, India , Antony, N J Little Flower Institute of Medical Sciences and Research - Department of Physiology, India
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Abstract
Background: The present study was undertaken to assess the incidence of congenital anomalies among newborns. The total anomalies were 280 and the highest incidence has been identified in the year 2011, and the incidences were high in the gastrointestinal system. It also reveals that the incidence is higher in low birth weight newborns, and the major incidence has been identified in full term newborns. Results: results of the study can be used to predict future incidence of anomalies and to increase public awareness about congenital anomalies to take preventive measures.
Keywords
Congenital , anomalies , preventive , measures
Journal title
Bali Medical Journal (BMJ)
Journal title
Bali Medical Journal (BMJ)
Record number
2547679
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