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A survey of serious congenital morphological abnormalities in Abu Dhabi
S T Al-Jawad1, A I Shubbar, N A Khafaji
1Corniche Hospital, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Annals of Tropical Paediatrics
|June 1, 1988
Insights
Severe congenital abnormalities occur in 12.9/1000 newborns, with variations in type and distribution compared to other studies. Notably, the incidence of spina bifida and encephaloceles was found to be lower.
Area of Science:
- Medical Research
- Pediatrics
- Public Health
Background:
- Congenital abnormalities represent a significant global health concern.
- Understanding the epidemiology of these conditions is crucial for targeted interventions.
- Previous surveys indicate variability in abnormality types and incidences across regions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the incidence and types of severe congenital abnormalities diagnosed within the first week of life.
- To compare these findings with existing epidemiological data.
- To investigate specific trends, such as the occurrence of neural tube defects.
Main Methods:
- Prospective data collection of live births within the initial seven days of life.
- Standardized diagnostic criteria for classifying severe congenital abnormalities.
- Epidemiological analysis to calculate incidence rates and compare with literature.
Main Results:
- The overall incidence of severe congenital abnormalities was 12.9 per 1000 live births.
- This overall incidence aligns with previously reported figures.
- A lower incidence of spina bifida and encephaloceles (0.54/1000) was observed compared to other geographical areas.
Conclusions:
- The incidence of severe congenital abnormalities is consistent with general population data.
- Significant regional variations exist in the types and distribution of these abnormalities.
- The reduced occurrence of spina bifida and encephaloceles warrants further investigation into potential contributing factors.
Abstract:
The overall incidence of severe congenital abnormalities diagnosed within the first week of life was 12.9/1000, which is similar to other surveys (1,2), although the distribution and type of abnormalities encountered varied considerably. The incidence of spina bifida and encephaloceles was lower than elsewhere (0.54/1000).