Children with malformation and some interventions at Thua Thien Hue province: a survey
- Author:
Dung Nguyen
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
malformation
- MeSH:
abnormalities;
Intervention Studies;
child
- From:Journal of Practical Medicine
2002;435(11):85-87
- CountryViet Nam
- Language:Vietnamese
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Abstract:
The study was carried out at Thua Thien Hue between 1998 and 2001 and involved 55,162 children between 0 to 15 years old. The children with malformation were examined and identified the malformation by ICD 10. It was found that about 4% of participated children have malformation, in which 37.3% have undergone corrective operation, 28.6% have received rehabilitation in centers or community. Some children have been supported with devices or finance so they can integrate to their community.
