3 results match your criteria: "Alessandra Lisi International Centre on Birth Defects and Prematurity-ICBD[Affiliation]"
Value of sharing and networking among birth defects surveillance programs: an ICBDSR perspective.
J Community Genet
October 2018
Alessandra Lisi International Centre on Birth Defects and Prematurity-ICBD, Rome, Italy.
Birth defects (BD), also known as congenital anomalies, are structural or functional abnormalities present at birth as a result of abnormal prenatal development. Their cause can be broadly categorized as genetic, environmental, or a combination of both. It is estimated that approximately 3-6% of newborn infants worldwide are affected by BD, many of which are associated with serious morbidity, mortality, and lifelong disabilities.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFWhy women do not ask for information on preconception health? A qualitative study.
BMC Pregnancy Childbirth
January 2017
Alessandra Lisi International Centre on Birth Defects and Prematurity - ICBD, Rome, Italy.
Article Synopsis
- Preconception care helps women and couples prepare for having babies by reducing health risks like genetic diseases and lifestyle issues.
- In Italy, there are some guidelines for preconception care, but they often focus on single problems and aren't widely promoted.
- A study was done to understand how Italian women and healthcare experts feel about preconception health, finding that many women aren't aware of its importance and face several barriers.