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Congenital anomalies in Canada : a perinatal health report, 2002.: H39-641/2002E-PDF

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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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Publication information
Department/Agency
  • Canada. Health Canada. Population and Public Health Branch.
TitleCongenital anomalies in Canada : a perinatal health report, 2002.
Publication typeMonograph
Language[English]
Other language editions[French]
FormatDigital text
Electronic document
Other formatsPhysical text-[English]
Note(s)
  • The catalogue number and the ISBN for the print edition have been incorrectly printed in this electronic edition.
  • For the latest perinatal health data from the Canadian Perinatal Surveillance System of the Public Health Agency of Canada, please visit: Perinatal Health Indicators Quick Stats and Data Tool (https://health-infobase.canada.ca/PHI/) on the Public Health Infobase.
  • Bibliography.
Publishing information
  • Ottawa : Health Canada,2002.
Description87 p.
Catalogue number
  • H39-641/2002E-PDF
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