Publications by authors named "Rubbiya Farid"
Article Synopsis
- The study focused on the prevalence and pattern of congenital and hereditary anomalies in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), Pakistan, through a cross-sectional research method from 2018 to 2020.
- It identified a total of 1193 cases, categorizing them into 10 major and 85 minor types, with neurological disorders being the most prevalent.
- A high rate of parental consanguinity was noted, and the findings indicate that the majority of anomalies are severe, highlighting the need for early detection and intervention.
Pakistan has a high burden of hereditary and congenital anomalies and their incidence rate almost doubles against the background of parental consanguinity. Consanguineous unions (CU) are customary in Pakistan and deeply rooted socio-cultural norms favour CU. This study aimed to elucidate the determinants and temporal change in CU in four northwestern populations of Pakistan.
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