Neural Tube Defects in Native Fars Ethnicity in Northern Iran

Background: Neural tube defects (NTD) are one of the leading causes of infant mortality worldwide. This study was de­signed to determine the prevalence of NTDs among native Fars ethnic groups during 1998-2005, and to identify maternal and demographic factors associated with NTDs. Methods: We perfor...

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Main Authors: MJ Golalipour, L Najafi, AA Keshtkar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Tehran University of Medical Sciences 2010-09-01
Series:Iranian Journal of Public Health
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Online Access:https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/view/3106