Burden and consequence of birth defects in Nepal-evidence from prospective cohort study

Burden and consequence of birth defects in Nepal-evidence from prospective cohort study

Abstract Background Every year an estimated 7.9 million babies are born with birth defect. Of these babies, more than 3 million die and 3.2 million have disability. Improving nationwide information on prevalence of birth defect, risk factor and consequence is required for better resource allocation...

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Main Authors: Prajwal Paudel, Avinash K. Sunny, Rejina Gurung, Abhishek Gurung, Honey Malla, Netra B. Rana, Nawaraj KC, Ram Narayan Chaudhary, Ashish KC
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-02-01
Series:BMC Pediatrics
Subjects:
Birth defects
Nepal
Prevalence
Risk factor
Mortality
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-021-02525-2

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