Objective This study aims to estimate the prevalence of neural tube defects (NTDs) and to
identify potential risk factors in the Ethiopian context. Study design Systematic review and …

Background. Neural tube defects are a type of congenital anomaly caused by an
abnormality in the development of the brain and spinal cord during embryogenesis. They …

The study aims to estimate the trends in incidence and mortality of congenital birth defects at
global, regional, and national levels from 1990 to 2019. Annual incident cases, age …

Approximately 3% of all pregnancies are associated with conditions linked with disability,
either mild or severe congenital diseases. This is a consequence of environmental and …

Introduction Adverse birth outcomes particularly preterm births and congenital anomalies,
are the leading causes of infant mortality globally, and the burden is highest in developing …

Introduction: Birth defects are a significant concern since they can lead to permanent
disability and death. This study comprehensively reviews the prevalence and patterns of …

The aim of this scoping review was to determine the scope, objectives and methodology of
contemporary published research on congenital anomalies (CAs) in sub-Saharan Africa …

Objective The incidence of congenital abnormalities is highest in low-and-middle-income
countries. However, the prevalence, spectrum, trends of neonatal congenital anomalies and …

Objective: To systematically summarize the burden of gastroschisis and omphalocele in Sub-
Saharan Africa. Methods: Using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and …

Background Possible contamination related to mining activities might contribute with other
risk factors in increasing the burden of birth defects (BDs) in many developing countries …