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East-West differentials in congenital malformations in India

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A survey of the congenitally anomalous babies revealed the incidence to be 2.08% at birth in 1774 births from 1736 mothers who delivered in Banaras Hindu University Hospital during a period of 12 months (1978–79). The congenital anomalies were significantly more (p< 0.01) in still borns (6.6%) as compared to live borns (1.9%). Of the 32 live born anomalous babies, 34% were premature. A marked geographical difference in the incidence of malformed babies from East to West was noted (0.31% to 3.6%). The musculoskeletal system was most frequently involved followed by gastrointestinal system and C.N.S. Various factors like mother’s age, parity, sex of the newborn, parents’ socioeconomic status and prematurity, in relation to incidence of malformation are discussed.

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  1. Department of Anatomy, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, 221005, Varanasi

    P. K. Chinara M.B.B.S. & Shamer Singh M.S., F.A.M.S. (Professor and Head)

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Chinara, P.K., Singh, S. East-West differentials in congenital malformations in India. Indian J Pediatr 49, 325–329 (1982). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02834415

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