BIRTH PREVALENCE OF CLEFT-LIP AND PALATE IN BRITISH-COLUMBIA BETWEEN 1952 AND 1986 - STABILITY OF RATES
- 15 May 1989
- journal article
- research article
- Vol. 140 (10) , 1167-1170
Abstract
We examined the birth prevalence of cleft lip with or without cleft palate and of isolated cleft palate in British Columbia between 1952 and 1986 using the data of the BC Health Surveillance Registry. The rates fluctuated over the study period, but linear trend analysis showed no increase or decrease for cleft lip with or without cleft palate; however, there was a significant increase for isolated cleft palate, attributed to improved ascertainment around 1963-66. Given the possible effects of newer agents used in both silviculture and agriculture, as well as the general concern over drugs and other environmental agents, such a long-term monitoring program is important. Furthermore, if significant clustering occurs, good background data are essential for comparison. The general public''s perception is that the rates of birth defects are increasing. Our findings should give some reassurance with respect to orofacial clefts.This publication has 7 references indexed in Scilit:
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