Lui Yat Chi. / Publication date from spine. / Thesis (M.Phil.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 1995. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 93-103). / Acknowledgment --- p.1 / Abstract --- p.2 / Chapter Chapter 1 --- Introduction --- p.3 / Chapter 1.1 --- Background --- p.3 / Chapter 1.2 --- Review of previous epidemiological studies of congenital abnormalities --- p.3 / Chapter 1.2.1 --- Limitation in comparing data with different studies --- p.4 / Chapter 1.3 --- Objectives --- p.4 / Chapter Chapter 2 --- Definition --- p.7 / Chapter 2.1 --- Terminology and definition --- p.7 / Chapter 2.1.1 --- The definition of clinical abnormality --- p.9 / Chapter 2.1.2 --- The current concepts in major and minor anomalies --- p.10 / Chapter 2.1.3 --- The definition of major and minor anomalies --- p.10 / Chapter 2.2 --- Major anomalies and minor anomalies --- p.11 / Chapter Chapter 3 --- Subjects and Methodology --- p.16 / Chapter 3.1 --- The introduction of methodology --- p.16 / Chapter 3.1.1 --- Background --- p.16 / Chapter 3.1.2 --- Different Methodologies and their limitations --- p.16 / Chapter 3.2 --- Methods --- p.17 / Chapter 3.2.1 --- Setting --- p.17 / Chapter 3.2.2 --- Design of the research data recording sheet --- p.18 / Chapter 3.2.3 --- Training --- p.18 / Chapter 3.2.3.1 --- "Training in paediatrics, orthopaedic and clinical genetic centre" --- p.18 / Chapter 3.2.3.2 --- End of training period --- p.19 / Chapter 3.2.4 --- Data Collection --- p.19 / Chapter 3.2.4.1 --- Subject selection --- p.19 / Chapter 3.2.4.2 --- Examination Procedures --- p.20 / Chapter 3.2.4.3 --- Cross checking of the examination --- p.25 / Chapter 3.2.4.4 --- Other sources of information --- p.25 / Chapter 3.3 --- Problems in screening --- p.26 / Chapter 3.4 --- Selection of variables --- p.26 / Chapter 3.5 --- Statistical analysis --- p.27 / Chapter Chapter 4 --- Results --- p.28 / Chapter 4.1 --- Sub-Classification of the newborn infants --- p.28 / Chapter 4.2 --- Weights and Measures --- p.29 / Chapter 4.2.1 --- Result --- p.29 / Chapter 4.2.2 --- Supplement (statistical analysis of Table 4， 5 & 6) --- p.30 / Chapter 4.3 --- The incidence of congenital abnormalities in Newborn Chinese --- p.31 / Chapter 4.4 --- Relationship between incidence of abnormalities and sex --- p.47 / Chapter 4.4.1 --- Result --- p.47 / Chapter 4.5 --- Relationship between incidence of abnormalities and maternal age --- p.53 / Chapter 4.5.1 --- Result --- p.53 / Chapter 4.5.2 --- Supplement (statistical analysis of Table 19) --- p.54 / Chapter 4.5.3 --- Supplement (statistical analysis of Table 21 & 22) --- p.56 / Chapter 4.6 --- Relationship between incidence of abnormalities and parity --- p.58 / Chapter 4.6.1 --- Result --- p.58 / Chapter 4.7 --- Relationship between incidence of abnormalities and mode of delivery --- p.59 / Chapter 4.7.1 --- Result --- p.59 / Chapter 4.7.2 --- Supplement (statistical analysis of Table 23 & 24) --- p.59 / Chapter 4.8 --- Other correlations --- p.62 / Chapter 4.8.1 --- Relationship between incidence of abnormalities and mode of delivery --- p.62 / Chapter 4.8.2 --- Supplement (statistical analysis of Table 25 & 26) --- p.63 / Chapter Chapter 5 --- Discussion --- p.65 / Chapter 5.1 --- Comparative prevalence of congenital anomalies among different studies --- p.65 / Chapter 5.2 --- Comparison of incidence of specific major abnormalities in different survey --- p.68 / Chapter 5.3 --- Relationship between abnormalities and different factors --- p.70 / Chapter 5.3.1 --- Maternal age --- p.70 / Chapter 5.3.2 --- Parity --- p.71 / Chapter 5.3.3 --- Mode of delivery --- p.72 / Chapter 5.4 --- Other correlations --- p.72 / Chapter 5.5 --- The prevalence of birth defects among different systems in this survey --- p.72 / Chapter 5.5.1 --- Central nervous system --- p.72 / Chapter 5.5.2 --- Cardiovascular system --- p.76 / Chapter 5.5.3 --- Alimentary system --- p.79 / Chapter 5.5.4 --- Musculoskeletal system --- p.81 / Chapter 5.5.4.1 --- Supplement (statistical analysis of Table Y) --- p.82 / Chapter 5.5.5 --- Multiple syndrome --- p.86 / Chapter Chapter 6 --- Conclusion --- p.89 / Chapter 6.1 --- Limitations and Benefits --- p.90 / Chapter 6.2 --- Future direction --- p.92 / References --- p.93 / Appendix --- p.104