Burden of congenital and hereditary anomalies in the war-affected territory at Pakistan-Afghanistan border.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pashtun populations of Pakistan are the victim of long-lasting military combats, rendering 1.9 million inhabitants internally displaced. Studies highlighting congenital and hereditary anomalies in these populations are deficient.

Objectives

To elucidate the spectrum anomalies in the north-western war-affected territories of Pakistan.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was carried out from 2017 to 2019 and individuals or families with anomalies were ascertained through convenience and cluster random sampling. Phenotypic and pedigree data and information on bio-demographic variables were collected. Descriptive statistics were applied.

Results

A total of 361 independent individuals or families with anomalies were recruited. The anomalies were grouped into

SUBMITTER: Naeem M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10392144 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature