A Silent Epidemic of Congenital Anomalies and Its Predictors Among Newborns in Ethiopia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Relatively high burden of congenital anomalies were detected. Hence, strategies to minimize substance use, exposure to pesticide and medication, and to improve folic acid supplementation during pregnancy should be encouraged.
Authors
- Alemayehu Wondie
- Mitku Mammo Taderegew (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0123-2677)
- Wondosen Debebe
- Feredegn Talargia Belete
- Gashaw Garedew Woldeamanuel
- Lemlemu Maru
Institutions
- Debre Berhan University (ET)
- Wolkite University (ET)
- Wollo University (ET)
- University of Gondar (ET)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Public health reviews
- Published
- 2026-02-23
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/phrs.2026.1608833
- Primary Topic
- Folate and B Vitamins Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00