Congenital anomalies among live births in a polluted area. A ten-year retrospective study

Congenital anomalies among live births in a polluted area. A ten-year retrospective study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Congenital anomalies and their primary prevention are a crucial public health issue. This work aimed to estimate the prevalence of congenital anomalies in Brindisi, a city in southeastern Italy at high risk of environmental crisis.&l...

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Main Authors: Gianicolo Emilio Antonio Luca, Bruni Antonella, Rosati Enrico, Sabina Saverio, Guarino Roberto, Padolecchia Gabriella, Leo Carlo, Vigotti Maria Angela, Andreassi Maria Grazia, Latini Giuseppe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-12-01
Series:BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Subjects:
Congenital anomalies
Hospital discharge data
Surveillance of birth defects
Registers of congenital anomalies
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2393/12/165

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