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INCIDENCE OF CONGENITAL ABNORMALITIES 1972
The notification and classification of congenital abnormalities apparent in children at
birth continued during the year, the following defects being noted in 40 babies:–
Central Nervous System
Hydrocephalus 1
Spina Bifida 6
Eye and Ear
Other specified malformations of ear 1
Alimentary System
Cleft lip 3
Cleft Palate 5
Rectal and anal atresia and stenosis 1
Heart and Circulatory System
Specified malformations of heart and circulatory system 2
Urino–genital System
Hypospadias, epispadias 3
Undescended testicle 2
Hydrocele 2
Other specified malformations of urino–genital organs
(includes pseudohermaphroditism) 1
Unspecified malformations of urino–genital organs 1
Limbs
Syndactyly 2
Reduction deformity leg or foot 1
Talipes 12
Congenital dislocation of hip 1
Other specified malformations of upper limb or shoulder 1
Other specified malformations of leg or pelvis 1
Unspecified limb malformations 2
Other parts of Musculo-Skeletal System
Malformations of spine – scoliosis curvature – lordosis,
not otherwise stated 1
Other Systems
Branchial cleft, cyst or fistula; pre–auricula sinus 1
Exomphalos, omphalocele (excluding umbilical hernia) 1
Pigmented naevus 3
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