Congenital limb defects in a married female population of the Rahim Yar Khan District in Pakistan.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Congenital limb defects (CLD) have a range of phenotypes and can be a substantial cause of disability. The prevalence of CLD in the adult population of Pakistan is not well described.

Objectives

To investigate the prevalence of CLD and their associated factors in a married female population of the Rahim Yar Khan (RYK) District in Pakistan.

Methods

A cross-sectional population-based study was conducted in 4 tehsils of RYK District, and married women and girls from 22 different localities were enrolled by convenience sampling in public places and through door-to-door visits. Data regarding limb phenotype and demographic variables were obtained from participants.

Results

We enrolled 2,204 married women and girls. We found 11 participants with CLD sugges

SUBMITTER: Riaz HF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10388742 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature