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(Q05) Spina bifida
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159 709 in individuals diagnosis spina bifida confirmed
4 363 deaths with diagnosis spina bifida
3% mortality rate associated with the disease spina bifida
Diagnosis spina bifida is diagnosed Women are 4.30% more likely than Men
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Men receive the diagnosis spina bifida
2 025 (2.6 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis spina bifida
2 338 (2.8 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease spina bifida - Men and Women aged 0
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-49, 55-59, 65-69
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 50-54, 60-64, 70-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 45-49, 55-95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-44, 50-54
Disease Features spina bifida
Absence or low individual and public risk
Spina bifida - what does this mean
Spina bifida is a birth defect in which the spinal cord and the bones of the spine (vertebrae) do not form properly, resulting in an incomplete closure of the backbone. this can cause nerve damage and other physical impairments, such as paralysis of the lower limbs.
What happens during the disease - spina bifida
Spina bifida is a birth defect caused by the incomplete closure of the neural tube during early embryonic development. this results in the malformation of the spine, which can cause damage to the spinal cord and its surrounding structures, leading to a range of physical and neurological complications. it is believed to be caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors, including lack of folic acid in the mother's diet.
Clinical Pattern
Spina bifida is a birth defect in which the neural tube fails to close properly, resulting in an incompletely formed spinal cord and the formation of a sac-like protrusion on the back containing the spinal cord and its protective membranes. This can lead to partial or complete paralysis of the lower limbs, bladder and bowel dysfunction, and other neurological deficits.
How does a doctor diagnose
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Treatment and Medical Assistance
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23 Days of Hospitalization Required
27 Hours Required for Outpatient Treatment
Spina bifida - Prevention
The best way to prevent spina bifida is to ensure that pregnant women get enough folic acid before and during pregnancy. folic acid helps to prevent neural tube defects, which includes spina bifida, so it is important for pregnant women to take a prenatal vitamin with at least 400 micrograms of folic acid each day. additionally, pregnant women should also eat a balanced diet and maintain a healthy lifestyle.