Congenital anomalies and risk factors in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Natnael Moges MisganawDenekew Tenaw AnleyMelkamu Aderajew ZemeneGetachew Asmare AdellaYenealem SolomonBerihun BantieSefineh Fenta FelekTadesse Asmamaw DejenieWubet Alebachew BayihErmiase Sisay ChanieFekadeselassie Belege GetanehAmare KassawAnteneh Mengist DessiePublished in: BMJ paediatrics open (2023)
The pooled prevalence of congenital abnormalities in Africa was found to be substantial, with significant regional variation. Appropriate folate supplementation during pregnancy, proper management of maternal sickness, proper antenatal care, referring healthcare personnel before using drugs, avoiding alcohol intake and kchat chewing are all important in lowering the occurrence of congenital abnormalities among newborns in Africa.