ArticleEpidemiologia e servicos de saude : revista do Sistema Unico de Saude do Brasil2025
Spatial analysis of risk areas of congenital anomalies in Brazil, 2012-2021.
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- Scientific production on health inequalities using the Brazilian Information System on Live Births: a scoping review.Cadernos de saude publica · 2026Article
- Impact of congenital anomalies on infant mortality in the 14th Health Region of Paraná, from 2010 to 2019.Revista paulista de pediatria : orgao oficial da Sociedade de Pediatria de Sao Paulo · 2026Article
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Abstract
objectiveTo identify areas at risk for congenital anomalies in Brazil, from 2012 to 2021.
methodTime series analysis using data from the Live Birth Information System. Prevalence of anomalies in the period was calculated according to immediate geographic region. Spatial analysis was performed by calculating the Global and Local Moran index and spatial scanning, with calculation of Relative Risk (RR) and p-value, for the risk areas.
resultsAreas at higher risk for anomalies were identified in the Northeast, Southeast, and Southern regions. The Northeast region had a higher number of clusters (n=31) and higher prevalence of nervous system anomalies compared to the other regions (9.7/10,000 live births). The highest risk of anomalies compared to the other areas was found in the state of Paraíba (RR 2.4; p-value<0.001).
conclusionDisparities in the distribution of congenital anomalies were identified in Brazil, with risk areas in the Northeast, Southeast, and Southern regions.
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