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Birth defects ascertainment in the Philippines.

Carmencita D Padilla-1, Eva Maria Cutiongco, Joseph Martin Sia

  • 1Institute of Human Genetics, National Institutes of Health, University of the Philippines, Manila.

The Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health
|May 24, 2005
PubMed
Summary

Congenital anomalies are a major cause of infant death in the Philippines. This study presents data from various sources, highlighting common birth defects like cleft lip and Down Syndrome.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Pediatrics
  • Genetics

Background:

  • Congenital anomalies are a significant cause of mortality in the Philippines, particularly among infants.
  • Historically, the Philippines lacked a systematic national birth defects registry until 1999.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To consolidate and present data on birth defects in the Philippines from various ascertainment methods.
  • To identify the most common congenital anomalies in the country.

Main Methods:

  • Data were collected from multiple sources including the Philippine Birth Defects Registry Project, hospital registries, prenatal studies, pathology reports, and community outreach programs.
  • The Philippine Birth Defects Registry Project provided the most extensive data.

Main Results:

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  • The most frequently reported birth defects included multiple congenital anomalies, ankyloglossia, cleft lip with cleft palate, Down Syndrome, talipes equinovarus, anencephaly, facial and neck malformations, musculoskeletal defects (e.g., diaphragmatic hernia, gastroschisis), hypospadias, hydrocephalus, polydactyly, syndactyly, and cleft lip.
  • Multiple congenital anomalies and specific conditions like cleft lip/palate and Down Syndrome were highly prevalent.

Conclusions:

  • The study underscores the substantial burden of congenital anomalies in the Philippines.
  • Establishing a centralized birth defects registry is crucial for monitoring and addressing these conditions.