Surveillance for and comparison of birth defect prevalences in two geographic areas--United States, 1983-88

The prevalence estimates of birth defects in two geographical areas, Atlanta and selected jurisdictions in California, were examined for the years 1983-88. Results indicate that regional differences in prenatal diagnosis and pregnancy termination may affect prevalences of trisomy 21 and spina bifida...

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Published in:MMWR. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report 1993, Vol.42 (14), p.278
Main Authors: Schulman, Jane, Jensvold, Nancy, Shaw, Gary M, Edmonds, Larry D, McClearn, Anne B
Format: Report
Language:English
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Birth defects
Spina bifida
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Summary:The prevalence estimates of birth defects in two geographical areas, Atlanta and selected jurisdictions in California, were examined for the years 1983-88. Results indicate that regional differences in prenatal diagnosis and pregnancy termination may affect prevalences of trisomy 21 and spina bifida.
ISSN:0149-2195
1545-861X