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Congenital malformations in Assam.
Hemonta Kr Dutta1, N C Bhattacharyya, J N Sarma
1Department of Pediatric Surgery, Assam Medical College, Dibrugarh, Assam - 786 002, India.
Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons
|October 27, 2010
Summary
The 2006 Assam study found a congenital malformation incidence of 0.08%, lower than other Indian states. Gastrointestinal and genitourinary systems were most affected, with central nervous system malformations varying by ethnic group.
Area of Science:
- Medical Research
- Public Health
- Pediatrics
Background:
- Congenital malformations represent a significant global health concern.
- Understanding regional variations in incidence is crucial for targeted interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To ascertain the annual incidence of congenital malformations in Assam.
- To analyze demographic and systemic patterns of these malformations.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of data from babies born in Assam in 2006.
- Data collection via questionnaires.
- Comparison with existing Indian data.
Main Results:
- Overall incidence of congenital malformation was 0.08%.
- Males (65.4%) were more affected than females (34.6%).
- Gastrointestinal (26%) and genitourinary (25.8%) systems were most commonly affected; CNS malformations showed ethnic variation.
Conclusions:
- The incidence of congenital malformations in Assam was lower than reported in other Indian states.
- Specific malformation patterns, particularly involving the central nervous system, differed across ethnic groups.
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