Prevalence of congenital anomalies and factors associated with their development at a national referral hospital in Quito, Ecuador

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Cross-sectional study finds 2.92% prevalence of congenital anomalies in neonates, indicating maternal age impacts outcomes.

The prevalence of congenital anomalies was found to be 2.92%, indicating a significant health concern.
Anomalies of the nervous system, cardiovascular, and respiratory systems accounted for the most frequent cases.
Maternal age greater than 35 years was positively associated with congenital anomalies, while planned pregnancy was negatively associated.
Folic acid supplementation and gender were among several factors linked to specific types of congenital anomalies.

Toapanta-Pinta et al. (2024) studied this question.

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