title: Epidemiology of neural tube defects, Hawaii, 1986-1997.
abstract: Neural tube defects (NTDs) in Hawaii between 1986 and 1997 were examined using data from a statewide birth defects surveillance system. The prevalence increased significantly over the twelve-year period. NTD prevalence did not appear to vary by place of residence. The relationship of type of defect, maternal age, and infant/fetus sex was similar to that reported in the literature.
authors.forename: M B
authors.initials: MB
authors.lastname: Forrester
authors.forename: R D
authors.initials: RD
authors.lastname: Merz
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000757:Anencephaly / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology*; D016001:Confidence Intervals; D004677:Encephalocele / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology*; D005260:Female; D006254:Hawaii / Q000453:epidemiology; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D008423:Maternal Age; D011247:Pregnancy; D015995:Prevalence; D012042:Registries; D012307:Risk Factors; D017678:Sex Distribution; D016135:Spinal Dysraphism / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology*; D015996:Survival Rate