Publications by authors named "Mehran Peivaste"
Arch Iran Med
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- Approximately 3-8 million infants are born with congenital anomalies each year globally, prompting a study on the prevalence of these defects in Iran.
- The research involved 138,643 births across six major regions, finding a congenital anomaly prevalence of 249.4 per 10,000 births, with genital and limb anomalies being the most common.
- The study highlights the urgent need for a national registry to better understand and manage congenital anomalies in Iran, which can help improve antenatal screening efforts.
