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Impact of major congenital anomalies on preterm birth and low birth weight.
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- Newborn screening for external congenital anomalies at three public hospitals in Karachi, Pakistan.BMJ paediatrics open · 2026Article
- New Improvements in Pediatric Disease Diagnosis and Treatment.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Factors associated with preterm birth and low birth weight among infants with congenital heart disease in Changsha City, China, 2022-2024.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Association of preterm birth and congenital anomalies: findings of a Brazilian multicenter study.Revista brasileira de ginecologia e obstetricia : revista da Federacao Brasileira das Sociedades de Ginecologia e Obstetricia · 2026Article
- Temporal trends and factors associated with live preterm births in Espírito Santo, 2012-2021.Revista brasileira de epidemiologia = Brazilian journal of epidemiology · 2026Article
- Consanguineous marriages and low birth weight mediating role of antenatal care visits.Scientific reports · 2025Article
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Abstract
Major congenital anomalies (MCAs) are significant contributors to perinatal morbidity and mortality, especially in preterm and low birth weight neonates. The association between MCAs, preterm birth, and low birth weight remains poorly defined, necessitating further research to refine management strategies. This study aimed to investigate the impact of MCAs on preterm and low birth weight births in a sample of the Emirati population. The analysis was based on a cohort of singleton live births from the Mutaba'ah study (2017-2023). Regression models assessed the association between MCAs and both preterm birth and low birth weight, adjusting for maternal and neonatal characteristics. Neonates with any MCAs had two-times higher odds of preterm birth (adjusted odds ratio (AOR): 2.0, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.3-2.9) and low birth weight (AOR: 2.2, 95% CI 1.4-3.3), compared with MCAs-free neonates. Moreover, neonates with multiple MCAs had significantly increased odds of being born preterm (AOR: 5.3, 95% CI 2.6-10.7) or with low birth weight (AOR: 3.5, 95% CI 1.5-8.6). This study provides evidence of a strong association between MCAs and increased risks of preterm birth and low birth weight, highlighting the need for a proactive, multidisciplinary approach to improve health outcomes for this vulnerable population.
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