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Incidence of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia in Canada: Time Trends and Analysis by Location, Maternal Age, and Sex

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This epidemiological study examines the incidence patterns of congenital diaphragmatic hernia across Canadian provinces and territories, analyzing temporal trends and potential risk factors including geographic location, maternal age, and fetal sex. The research addresses a gap in Canadian CDH surveillance data.

Key takeaways

  • CDH etiology remains unknown; Canadian epidemiological data are limited and require systematic analysis.
  • Study examines CDH incidence trends across Canadian provinces/territories to identify geographic variation.
  • Analysis stratifies CDH cases by maternal age to assess age-related risk patterns.
  • Sex-based incidence differences are evaluated to determine if CDH shows gender predilection.
  • Time-trend analysis may reveal changes in CDH detection or prevalence over study period.

Keywords

Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Birth Defects Epidemiology Pediatric Surgery Neonatal Care Canadian Healthcare Data

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#CongenitalDiaphragmaticHernia #BirthDefects #PediatricSurgery #Epidemiology

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How to cite: GlobalCastMD. Incidence of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia in Canada: Time Trends and Analysis by Location, Maternal Age, and Sex. GlobalCastMD Medical Library. 2025-01-24. https://dev.library.globalcastmd.com/article/9700?via_space=staycurrentmd

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