Monitoring analysis on birth defects in Fengxian District of Shanghai from 2008 to 2010 / 上海预防医学

ABSTRACT

Objective To investigate the incidence , distribution and trend of birth defects in Fengxian District of Shanghai . [ Methods] The population-based surveillance data of birth defects from 28 gestational weeks to 42 days postpartum was retrospectively analyzed . [ Results] A total of 15 744 perineonates were monitored , in which 277 cases of birth defects were detected .From 2008 to 2010 , the rate of birth defect was 138.94 per 10 000,162.28 per 10 000 and 230.66 per 10 000, respectively, which indicated a rising trend of incidence .The main types of birth defects in turn were congenital heart disease , deformity of external ear , umbilical hernia , synpolydactyly , syndactyly , chilopalatognathus , hemangioma , hydrocephalus , and neural tube defect . [ Conclusion] The rise of birth defects in recent years should be taken seriously . The surveillance and the comprehensive prevention on birth defects should be strengthened .