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Teratological Testing
T. V. N. . Ed(S): Persaud
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Paperback. Editor(s): Persaud, T. V. N. Series: Advances in the Study of Birth Defects. Num Pages: 357 pages, black & white illustrations, bibliography. BIC Classification: PSV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 563.
The study of birth defects has assumed an importance even greater now than in the past because mortality rates attributed to congenital anomalies have declined far less than those for other causes of death, such as infectious and nutritional diseases. It is estimated that as many as 50% of all pregnancies terminate as miscarriages. In the majority of cases this is the result of faulty development. Major congenital malformations are found in at least 2% of all liveborn infants, and 22% of all stillbirths and infant deaths are associated with severe congenital anomalies. Teratological studies of an experimental nature are ... Read more
The study of birth defects has assumed an importance even greater now than in the past because mortality rates attributed to congenital anomalies have declined far less than those for other causes of death, such as infectious and nutritional diseases. It is estimated that as many as 50% of all pregnancies terminate as miscarriages. In the majority of cases this is the result of faulty development. Major congenital malformations are found in at least 2% of all liveborn infants, and 22% of all stillbirths and infant deaths are associated with severe congenital anomalies. Teratological studies of an experimental nature are ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
357
Condition
New
Series
Advances in the Study of Birth Defects
Number of Pages
357
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9789401166539
SKU
V9789401166539
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