Epidemiology of birth defects and related problems and population study
10.7652/jdyxb201703001
- VernacularTitle:出生缺陷的流行态势和影响因素及人群研究的若干问题
- Author:
Shaonong DANG
;
Hong YAN
;
Hongli WANG
- Keywords:
birth defect;
epidemiology;
primary prevention;
interdisciplinary
- From:
Journal of Xi'an Jiaotong University(Medical Sciences)
2017;38(3):317-325
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Birth defects are the abnormalities in structure,function or metabolism of embryonic or fetal development.They are the main cause of early abortion,stillbirth,perinatal mortality,infant mortality and congenital disabilities.Birth defects affect not only the health and life quality of children,but also the population quality of the whole country.This paper reviews the current epidemic situation and possible causes and risk factors of birth defects.It also expounds on the importance of epidemiological study on birth defects,possibility of primary prevention of birth defects,and necessity of interdisciplinary and collaborative research.It may provide reference for prevention and control of birth defects.
