Down Syndrome Epidemiology
Researchers at University of Queensland have published new data on Down syndrome epidemiology
Published in Women's Health Weekly, April 19th, 2007
Scientists discuss in "Antenatal care implications of population-based trends in Down syndrome birth rates by rurality and antenatal care provider, Queensland, 1990-2004" new findings in Down syndrome. In this recently published article, scientists in Australia conducted a study "To assess whether the rates of Down syndrome births in Queensland vary according to rurality (ie, whether the mother lives in a rural or urban area) and type of antenatal care provider, and to consider any implications for antenatal care."
"based study of Down syndrome births in Queensland between 1990 and 2004, stratified by rurality and type of antenatal care provider (private obstetrician,...
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