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Risk for birth defects among premature infants: a population-based study.

S A Rasmussen1, C A Moore, L J Paulozzi

  • 1National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia, USA.

The Journal of Pediatrics
|May 9, 2001
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Premature infants born before 37 weeks gestation have more than double the risk of birth defects. This increased risk is highest for infants born between 29-32 weeks gestation.

Area of Science:

  • Perinatal epidemiology
  • Developmental biology
  • Public health

Background:

  • Birth defects are a significant cause of infant morbidity and mortality.
  • Prematurity is a known risk factor for various adverse neonatal outcomes.
  • The specific association between prematurity and the incidence of birth defects requires further elucidation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between prematurity and the occurrence of birth defects.
  • To quantify the risk of birth defects in premature infants compared to term infants.
  • To identify specific gestational age ranges associated with the highest risk of birth defects.

Main Methods:

  • Population-based cohort study utilizing data from the Metropolitan Atlanta Congenital Defects Program.

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  • Ascertainment of birth defects through a surveillance system with active methods.
  • Analysis of gestational age data from birth certificates for singleton liveborn infants.

    • Main Results:

    • A total of 264,392 infants were analyzed, with 7,738 (2.93%) identified as having birth defects.
    • Premature infants (gestation <37 weeks) exhibited more than double the risk of birth defects compared to term infants (risk ratio = 2.43).
    • The risk of birth defects increased with lower gestational age, peaking in the 29- to 32-week category (risk ratio = 3.37).

    Conclusions:

    • Premature infants face a significantly increased risk of birth defects.
    • Clinical awareness of this association is crucial for managing premature infants.
    • Understanding the link between prematurity and birth defects may offer insights into their underlying causes.