Hoang Thi Nam Giang1,2, Susanne Bechtold-Dalla Pozza1,3, Sarah Ulrich1,4, Le Khac Linh5, Hoang Thi Tran2,6,7. 1. Center for International Health, Ludwig-Maximilians-University, Munich, Germany. 2. The Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, The University of Da Nang, Da Nang, Vietnam. 3. Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetology, University Children's Hospital, Ludwig-Maximilians-University, Munich, Germany. 4. Department of Pediatric Cardiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Ludwig-Maximilians-University, Munich, Germany. 5. Residency Training Program, VinUniversity Project, 458 Minh Khai Street, Hai Ba Trung District, Ha Noi, 100 000, Vietnam. 6. Da Nang Hospital for Women and Children, Da Nang, Vietnam. 7. Da Nang University of Medical Technology and Pharmacy, Da Nang, Vietnam.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Burden and pattern of congenital anomalies are insufficiently reported in Vietnam. This study aims to determine the prevalence and pattern of congenital anomalies in neonates in a tertiary hospital in central Vietnam. METHODS: A prospective cross-sectional study recruited all newborns with congenital anomalies in Da Nang Hospital for Women and Children-where nearly 60% neonates in the city are delivered. RESULTS: Over a 1-year period, 551 out of 14 335 registered live births were found to have congenital anomalies, equivalent to an overall prevalence of 384.4 per 10 000 live births. Congenital heart defects were the most common type (52.3%) with the prevalence of 200.9 per 10 000 live births, followed by anomalies of musculoskeletal system, digestive system. CONCLUSIONS: This study revealed a high prevalence of congenital anomalies with the most common type being congenital heart defects in central Vietnam compared to both higher income countries and resource-limited settings.
BACKGROUND: Burden and pattern of congenital anomalies are insufficiently reported in Vietnam. This study aims to determine the prevalence and pattern of congenital anomalies in neonates in a tertiary hospital in central Vietnam. METHODS: A prospective cross-sectional study recruited all newborns with congenital anomalies in Da Nang Hospital for Women and Children-where nearly 60% neonates in the city are delivered. RESULTS: Over a 1-year period, 551 out of 14 335 registered live births were found to have congenital anomalies, equivalent to an overall prevalence of 384.4 per 10 000 live births. Congenital heart defects were the most common type (52.3%) with the prevalence of 200.9 per 10 000 live births, followed by anomalies of musculoskeletal system, digestive system. CONCLUSIONS: This study revealed a high prevalence of congenital anomalies with the most common type being congenital heart defects in central Vietnam compared to both higher income countries and resource-limited settings.
Authors: Tina Dempsey; Huong Lien Nguyen; Huong Thu Nguyen; Xuan Anh Bui; Phuong Thi Thu Pham; Toan K Nguyen; Francesco Cavallin; Daniele Trevisanuto; Susanna Myrnerts Höök; Nicolas Pejovic; Mats Blennow; Linus Olson; Hien Vu; Anh Duy Nguyen; Tobias Alfvén Journal: Children (Basel) Date: 2022-02-28