The burden of hospital admissions for skeletal dysplasias in Sri Lanka: a population-based study

The burden of hospital admissions for skeletal dysplasias in Sri Lanka: a population-based study

Abstract Background Skeletal dysplasias are a diverse group of rare disorders in the chondro-osseous tissue that can have a significant impact on patient’s functionality. The worldwide prevalence of skeletal dysplasias at birth is approximately 1:5000 births. To date, disease burden and trends of sk...

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Main Authors: Yasas D. Kolambage, Yasaswi N. Walpita, Udari A. Liyanage, Buddika M.K.D.R. Dayaratne, Vajira H.W. Dissanayake
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-09-01
Series:Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases
Subjects:
Skeletal dysplasia
Osteochondrodysplasia
Hospital admission
Crude admission rate
Burden of Disease
Population-based study
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13023-023-02884-2

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13023-023-02884-2

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