An Aetiological Evaluation of Increased Occurrence of Congenital Limb Reduction Abnormalities in Hungary, 1975–1978
- 1 January 1983
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Oxford University Press (OUP) in International Journal of Epidemiology
- Vol. 12 (4) , 445-449
- https://doi.org/10.1093/ije/12.4.445
Abstract
In Hungary a significant increase occurred in the birth prevalence of congenital limb reduction abnormalities from 1975 to 1978 after the introduction of a new population policy in 1974. A case-control study showed a slight increased use of drugs for ovulation induction, oral contraceptives prior to conception and more frequent extramarital births as well as unwanted pregnancies.Keywords
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