Prevalence rate of Down's syndrome in Karachi resident women.

Prevalence rate of Down's syndrome in one thousand women of Karachi were evaluated. The preliminary screening showed that 80 out of 1000 women fall in this category based on MSAFP. Further tests were augmented such as hCG, ME along with MSAFP confirmed that 0.

Effects of socioeconomic factors, psychological stress, smoking, alcohol and caffeine on preterm delivery.

The relation between preterm birth and socioeconomic and psychological factors, smoking, alcohol and caffeine consumption are studied. Gestational age was determined from ultrasound and maternal dates. Adverse social circumstances are associated with preterm birth which inturn effects fetal growth.