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Type of Study: Prevalence
Age-specific global epidemiology of hydrocephalus: Systematic review, metanalysis and global birth surveillance
Year: 2018
Etiology: Congenital Hydrocephalus
Study Type: Meta-Analysis
More Study Information: Data on the incidence of hydrocephalus was obtained from the ICBDSR’s annual reports. The ICBDSR is a non-governmental organization affiliated with the World Health Organization that collects data on birth defects including hydrocephalus and spina bifida from 42 surveillance programs, spanning 36 countries. Annual reports from 2003-2014 were reviewed.
Age: Neonate
# Screened: 42 ICBDSR surveillance registries
Country: 36 countries
Population: Neonate
Incidence: 81.2/100,000
Standardized: .812/1,000
