Table 1 Prevalence of neural tube and other birth defects
Indicators | Prevalence per 10,000 (n/N)* | 95 % CI |
|---|---|---|
Prevalence of congenital defects | 52.0 (142/27201) | 44.0–61.0 |
Prevalence of selected NTDs only | 4.0 (11/27201) | 2.0–7.0 |
Prevalence of other congenital defects except NTDs | 48.0 (131/27201) | 40.0–57.0 |
Prevalence of congenital defects in Mountain | 16.0 (5/3079) | 7.0–38.0 |
Prevalence of congenital defects in Hill | 56.0 (85/15156) | 45.0–69.0 |
Prevalence of congenital defects in Terai | 58.0 (52/8966) | 44.0–76.0 |