The Rate and Variety Of Birth Defects In Newborns At Babylon Teaching Hospital For Maternity And Children For The Period (2022-2023)
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Birth defects Anomalies Malformations Frequency CongenitalAbstract
Birth defects refer to structural changes that appear at birth and can affect any part or parts of the body, such as the heart, brain, or feet and represent an important health issue globally , impacting several millions newborns each year. Of these, 3.3 million die when they reaching the five age, while 3.2 million experience somatic or mind disabilities. Understanding the various causes of these anomalies is crucial to enable effective healthcare management and intervention. The objective was to assess the frequency and variety of birth defects in newborns in Hilla City from 2022 to 2023.A descriptive design to examine and describe the variables and their interrelationships related to birth defects in newborns in Hilla City from 2022 to 2023.. In 2022 and 2023 years , a total of 5,034 newborns were delivered among them, 60 were detected with birth defects, resulting in a rate of 1.19%. The predominant malformations involved in 2022 were Multiple Congenital malformations (56.52%) and Down's syndrome (13.04%) while in 2023 the predominant malformation involved Multiple Congenital malformations (59.46%) followed by Congenital heart disease (18.92%). An association was found between maternal age and birth defects, with a p-value of <0.05. Additionally, newborn gender was also related to the occurrence of birth defects, with a p-value of <0.05.The research suggests that advancing maternal age is linked to an elevated risk of congenital abnormalities. Consistent prenatal care and diagnostic testing are advised to support prevention, early detection, and, when needed, planned termination.
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