Epidemiology and structure of congenital anomalies of the newborns in the region of Novi Sad (Vojvodina, Serbia) in 1996 and 2006

Abstract

There is no national registry of congenital anomalies in Serbia so the aim of this study was to enlight this topic. In the span of ten years, covering the period of the NATO campaign in Novi Sad and Serbia, the frequency of major congenital anomalies in the newborns was not increased. The most frequent anomalies observed during both years implied the musculosketelal, cardiovascular, urogenital and central nervous system. In the year 2006 there was a significant eruption of cardiovascular anomalies and a significant decrease of musculoskeletal anomalies, chromosomal abnormalities and central nervous system anomalies, while the number of urogenital anomalies declined compared to the year 1996.

Trends and Causes of Neonatal Mortality in Serbia, 1997-2016

“…Our study has some limitations, which affect the conclusion about the results of the medical care of newborns. A national register of congenital abnormalities does not exist in Serbia (40), and we cannot claim that a decline in neonatal mortality from congenital abnormalities is caused by advanced neonatal care instead of reducing the incidence of congenital abnormalities in newborns. Data on the rate of premature births, gestational age, and the bodyweight of newborns will contribute to an easier assessment of the effectiveness of antenatal and prenatal care measures for pregnant women and neonatal care of newborns.…”