Why are Birth Defects Surveillance Programs Important?

Melo, Débora Gusmão; Sanseverino, Maria Teresa Vieira; Schmalfuss, Thanyse de Oliveira; Larrandaburu, Mariela

doi:10.3389/fpubh.2021.753342

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“…En fonction depuis plus de 40 ans, l'ACASS possède la plus grande quantité de données publiées sur la prévalence au Canada et fournit un contexte apte à favoriser un degré accru de prévention. La surveillance des anomalies congénitales constitue une source de données essentielle pour poursuivre la recherche et orienter les mesures en santé publique 52 .…”

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Le système de surveillance des anomalies congénitales de l’Alberta : compte rendu des données sur 40 ans avec prévalence et tendances de certaines anomalies congénitales entre 1997 et 2019

Lowry

Bedard

Grevers

et al. 2023

Promotion De La Santé Et Prévention Des Maladies Chroniques Au Canada

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Introduction On manque de données provinciales ou territoriales à long terme publiées et actuelles sur les anomalies congénitales Au Canada. Cette étude fait état de la prévalence (pour 1000 naissances totales) et des tendances pour diverses anomalies congénitales de 1997 à 2019 en Alberta (Canada). Les facteurs de risque associés sont également abordés. Methods Nous avons utilisé les données du Système de surveillance des anomalies congénitales de l’Alberta (ACASS) pour calculer la prévalence et effectuer des analyses de tendance linéaire par test du chi carré. Results Entre 1997 et 2019, la prévalence globale des anomalies du tube neural est demeurée stable, à 0,74 pour 1000 naissances totales. C’était également le cas pour le spina bifida (0,38), les fentes orofaciales (1,99), les cardiopathies congénitales graves (transposition des grandes artères, 0,38; tétralogie de Fallot, 0,33; hypoplasie du coeur gauche, 0,32) et le gastroschisis (0,38). L’anencéphalie, la fente palatine et les anomalies anorectales ont diminué significativement, avec une prévalence de respectivement 0,23, 0,75 et 0,54 pour 1000 naissances totales. Une tendance significativement à la hausse a été relevée pour l’anotie/microtie (0,24), les anomalies de raccourcissement des membres (0,73), l’omphalocèle (0,36) et le syndrome de Down (2,21), ainsi que pour l’hypospadias et la cryptorchidie (respectivement 4,68 et 5,29 pour 1 000 naissances masculines). Conclusion Les anomalies congénitales constituent un important problème de santé publique, qui est associé à des coûts sociaux et sociétaux substantiels. Les données de surveillance recueillies par l’ACASS sur plus de 40 ans peuvent servir à la planification et aux décisions en matière de politiques ainsi qu’à l’évaluation des stratégies de prévention. Les facteurs génétiques et environnementaux contributifs sont abordés, de même que la nécessité de poursuivre la surveillance et la recherche.

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Le système de surveillance des anomalies congénitales de l’Alberta : compte rendu des données sur 40 ans avec prévalence et tendances de certaines anomalies congénitales entre 1997 et 2019

Lowry

Bedard

Grevers

et al. 2023

Promotion De La Santé Et Prévention Des Maladies Chroniques Au Canada

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“…Accurate local prevalence data on congenital anomalies are important to better understand the extent of the problem and to guide healthcare policies that aim to prevent congenital anomalies and to provide care and support to affected individuals (Melo et al, 2021). In 2010, the World Health Assembly published a resolution urging member states to develop and strengthen registration and surveillance systems for birth defects (World Health Assembly; 63, 2010).…”

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Prevalence of congenital anomalies in the Dutch Caribbean islands of Aruba, Bonaire, and Curaçao

Verberne

Lo-A-Njoe

Ginkel

et al. 2023

Birth Defects Research

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Background: Congenital anomalies represent an important global health issue. Data on the prevalence and pattern of congenital anomalies in the Caribbean region are scarce and lacking altogether in Aruba, Bonaire and Curaçao (ABC islands). Methods:We performed a population-based surveillance study to determine the prevalence of structural congenital anomalies in the ABC islands, including all live births and stillbirths between January 1, 2008 and December 31, 2017 with major congenital anomalies according to EUROCAT guide 1.5. Terminations of pregnancy for fetal anomaly were included as well. Cases were identified by active case ascertainment, using multiple sources including pediatric patient files and discharge letters, delivery records, and clinical genetic patient files. Total and subgroup prevalence rates were compared between the three islands and to the French West Indies and Northern Netherlands.Results: Total prevalence of congenital anomalies on the ABC islands was 242.97 per 10,000 births. Total prevalence of congenital anomalies in Bonaire (325.15 per 10,000 births) was higher compared to Aruba (233.29 per 10,000 births) and Curaçao (238.58 per 10,000 births), which was mainly attributable to a higher prevalence of limb anomalies, in particular polydactyly, in Bonaire.Total prevalence of congenital anomalies on the ABC islands was comparable to the French West Indies (248.69 per 10,000 births) but significantly lower compared to the Northern Netherlands (298.98 per 10,000 births). In the subgroup prevalence analysis, the prevalence of polydactyly and atrial septal defect on the ABC islands was significantly higher compared with the French For affiliations refer to page 602

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“…Spinal bifida and anencephaly are two common forms of NTDs reported from different corners of the world and contribute to 29% of neonatal death in low-income countries 5 7. However, the paucity of routinely generated data to monitor the trend and effectiveness of measures implemented to curb congenital animalities is the major gap to be filled in resource-constrained settings 8. Acknowledging the gap, the WHO recommends the establishment of a surveillance system and CAs registry mechanism 9.…”

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“…5 7 However, the paucity of routinely generated data to monitor the trend and effectiveness of measures implemented to curb congenital animalities is the major gap to be filled in resource-constrained settings. 8 Acknowledging the gap, the WHO recommends the establishment of a surveillance system and CAs registry mechanism. 9 Despite…”

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Birth prevalence and risk factors of neural tube defects in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Tesfay,

Hailu,

Habtetsion

et al. 2023

BMJ Open

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ObjectiveThis study aims to estimate the prevalence of neural tube defects (NTDs) and to identify potential risk factors in the Ethiopian context.Study designSystematic review and meta-analysis.Study participantsA total of 611 064 participants were included in the review obtained from 42 studies.MethodsPubMed (Medline), Embase and Cochrane Library databases in combination with other potential sources of literature were systematically searched, whereby studies conducted between January 2010 and December 2022 were targeted in the review process. All observational studies were included and heterogeneity between studies was verified using Cochrane Q test statistics and I2test statistics. Small study effects were checked using Egger’s statistical test at a 5% significance level.ResultThe pooled prevalence of all NTDs per 10 000 births in Ethiopia was 71.48 (95% CI 57.80 to 86.58). The between-study heterogeneity was high (I2= 97.49%, p<0.0001). Birth prevalence of spina bifida (33.99 per 10 000) was higher than anencephaly (23.70 per 10 000), and encephalocele (4.22 per 10 000). Unbooked antenatal care (AOR 2.26, 95% CI (1.30 to 3.94)), preconception intake of folic acid (AOR 0.41, 95% CI (0.26 to 0.66)), having chronic medical illness (AOR 2.06, 95% CI (1.42 to 2.99)), drinking alcohol (AOR 2.70, 95% CI (1.89 to 3.85)), smoking cigarette (AOR 2.49, 95% CI (1.51 to 4.11)), chewing khat (AOR 3.30, 95% CI (1.88 to 5.80)), exposure to pesticides (AOR 3.87, 95% CI (2.63 to 5.71)), maternal age ≥35 (AOR 1.90, 95% CI (1.13 to 3.25)), maternal low educational status (AOR 1.60, 95% CI (1.13 to 2.24)), residing in urban areas (AOR 0.75, 95% CI (0.58 to 0.97))and family history of NTDs (AOR 2.51, 95% CI (1.36 to 4.62)) were associated with NTD cases.ConclusionThe prevalence of NTDs in Ethiopia is seven times as high as in other Western countries where prevention measures are put in place. Heredity, maternal and environmental factors are associated with a high prevalence of NTDs. Mandatory fortification of staple food with folic acid should be taken as a priority intervention to curb the burden of NTDs. To smoothen and overlook the pace of implementation of mass fortification, screening, and monitoring surveillance systems should be in place along with awareness-raising measures.PROSPERO registration numberCRD42023413490.

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Why are Birth Defects Surveillance Programs Important?

Cited by 6 publications

References 62 publications

Le système de surveillance des anomalies congénitales de l’Alberta : compte rendu des données sur 40 ans avec prévalence et tendances de certaines anomalies congénitales entre 1997 et 2019

Le système de surveillance des anomalies congénitales de l’Alberta : compte rendu des données sur 40 ans avec prévalence et tendances de certaines anomalies congénitales entre 1997 et 2019

Prevalence of congenital anomalies in the Dutch Caribbean islands of Aruba, Bonaire, and Curaçao

Birth prevalence and risk factors of neural tube defects in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis

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