Research Article
Relationship between Maternal Obesity and Congenital Malformation in a Subpopulation of Havana
Author(s): Rolando A Hernández Fernández, Lizmery Valdés Collazo, Sonia Clapés Hernández and Araceli Lantigua CruzRolando A Hernández Fernández, Lizmery Valdés Collazo, Sonia Clapés Hernández and Araceli Lantigua Cruz
Background: The objective of this study was to assess, from the data set recorded in Cuban Record of Congenital Malformations of the National Center for Medical Genetics and Hospital “Eusebio Hernández” in Havana, whether maternal obesity was associated with an increased risk for various structural birth defects.
Methods: This is a retrospective study about relationship between maternal obesity and congenital defects. The study population consisted of 217 new borns and fetuses with congenital malformations in three municipalities of Havana: Lisa, Playa, and Marianao from January 1, 2004, through December 31, 2008. Maternal weight and height data were obtained from the archives of Hospital “Eusebio Hernandez”, where the children were born or the pregnancies were interrupted. Wom.. View More»
