The Relationship Between Socioeconomic Status and Omphalocele Prevalence
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This study examines the association between socioeconomic status and omphalocele prevalence, exploring how social determinants of health may influence this congenital abdominal wall defect. The research investigates epigenetic mechanisms as potential links between maternal risk factors and omphalocele development in vulnerable populations.
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- Omphalocele etiology remains unclear despite known association with chromosomal abnormalities.
- Maternal obesity, diabetes, and African American race are established risk factors for omphalocele.
- Socioeconomic factors may influence omphalocele prevalence through epigenetic mechanisms.
- Social determinants of health warrant investigation as potential causative factors in congenital malformations.
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How to cite: GlobalCastMD. The Relationship Between Socioeconomic Status and Omphalocele Prevalence. GlobalCastMD Medical Library. 2025-01-29. https://dev.library.globalcastmd.com/article/9731?via_space=staycurrentmd
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