Shrivastava, Saurabh RamBihariLal Shri Sathya Sai Medical College Research Institute - Department of Community Medicine, Turkey , Shrivastava, Prateek Saurabh Shri Sathya Sai Medical College Research Institute - Department of Community Medicine, Turkey , Ramasamy, Jegadeesh Shri Sathya Sai Medical College Research Institute - Department of Community Medicine, Turkey

Congenital Anomalies: Public Health Interventions to Ensure its Prevention and Expansion of Care to the Patients

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Congenital anomalies can be defined as structural or functional anomalies, including metabolic / biochemical disorders, which are present at the time of birth. Congenital anomalies has been recognized as a major public health concern, owing to its universal distribution, associated long-term disability; social stigma; emotional / psychological stress for the family members; increased medical expenditure; and burden on the health care delivery system societies. To prevent the occurrence of congenital anomalies, due attention should be given to establishment of appropriate surveillance systems to record cases from both community and hospital settings; strengthening of public health system; promoting research to explore the etiological factors and diagnosis/prevention strategies; fostering international cooperation; and discouraging the practice of consanguineous marriage / conception at an advanced age / further reproduction after birth of a malformed child. To conclude, there is an indispensable need to formulate a comprehensive policy, that should be well-supported by an efficient surveillance system, dedicated health care professionals and involvement of all stakeholders.

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Congenital anomalies , Rubella , Global , Public health

Cukurova Medical Journal

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