Omni-Net Ukraine Birth Defects Prevention Program

Establish birth defects surveillance systems, treatment and prevention programs based on international standards.
Prevent developmental disabilities related to institutionalizations with emphasis on early interventions.
Promote creation of parental support groups.
Promote medical education, training and research through national and international partnerships.
Estabilish electronic information resources for dissemination and tele-consultations.

Neural Tube Defects (NTD) in Ukraine

Lyubov Yevtushok, M.D.
Medical Coordinator
Omni-Net Ukraine Birth Defects Prevention Program

2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000

Population Based Surveillance
Rivne and Volyn Oblasts
Year 2000

Spina Bifida (SB) - Anencephaly (AN) - Encephalocele (EN)
(Number)	Isolated			Plus other anomalies			TOTAL
(Number)	SB	AN	EN	SB	AN	EN	TOTAL
Livebirths (25 882)	11	0	0	0	0	0	11
Still Births (143)	2	4	1	1	0	0	8
Abortions	8	18	1	3	1	1	32
TOTAL	21	22	2	4	1	1	51

Other Birth Defects Rates

Cleared by:

Chief of Oblast Health Care Administration Dr. Yaroslav Masliy (Rivne);

Assistant Chief of Oblast State Administration Dr. Olexander Zhurakivsky (Lutsk).

Data reported to International Clearinghouse for Birth Defects Surveillance and Research (ICBDSR).

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