Congenital anomalies in Canada : a perinatal health report, 2002: H39-641/2002E
This report provides basic epidemiological information about birth defects in Canada. It explains the causes of congenital anomalies and provides information about prevention and surveillance. Chapters deal with Down Syndrome, neural tube defects, congenital heart defects, oral facial clefts, and limb reduction defects. Background information on each category is followed by a review of the known risk factors, national-level birth prevalence data, and provincial/territorial and international comparisons. The final chapter is devoted to prenatal testing. Includes data tables and figures.
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| Title | Congenital anomalies in Canada : a perinatal health report, 2002 |
| Publication type | Monograph |
| Language | [English] |
| Other language editions | [French] |
| Format | Physical text |
| Other formats | Digital text-[English] |
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| Binding | Softcover |
| Description | xvii, 68p. : graphs, references, tables ; 28 cm. |
| ISBN | 0-662-32800-0 |
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