title: Descriptive epidemiology of limb reduction deformities in Hawaii, 1986-2000.
abstract: The relationship between limb reduction deformities and clinical and demographic factors in Hawaii during 1986-2000 were examined using population-based birth defects program data. The limb defect rate was highest with maternal age less than 20 years, and the defect was more common among males. Among racial/ethnic groups, Pacific Islanders and Filipinos had higher rates than whites and Far East Asians.
authors.affiliation: Hawaii Birth Defects Program 76 North King  street, #208 Honolulu, Hawaii 96817-5157, USA
authors.forename: Mathias B
authors.initials: MB
authors.lastname: Forrester
authors.forename: Ruth D
authors.initials: RD
authors.lastname: Merz
mesh_terms: D001132:Arm / Q000002:abnormalities*; D005260:Female; D005313:Fetal Death / Q000453:epidemiology; D006254:Hawaii / Q000453:epidemiology; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007866:Leg / Q000002:abnormalities*; D017880:Limb Deformities, Congenital / Q000145:classification / Q000208:ethnology*; D008297:Male; D008423:Maternal Age; D044468:Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D011247:Pregnancy; D012307:Risk Factors; D044465:White People / Q000706:statistics & numerical data