Genetic Skeletal Disorders
Frequency of Occurrence
Second Gulf War
Iraq
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BACKGROUND:
Genetic skeletal abnormalities are a heterogeneous group of genetic disorders frequently presenting with disproportionate short stature.
AIM OF THE STUDY:
To give an idea about the frequency of genetic skeletal abnormalities, and to find out whether these disorders are really increasing in the last 16 years or not.
METHODS:
During the period extending from (Jan, 1st 2003-April, 1st 2007), all cases of genetic skeletal disorders referred to the Genetic Counseling Clinic, Medical City – Baghdad who were born after 1991 were included in this study as the post-war group; the pre-war group, included all cases of skeletal disorders referred prior to 1991 (Jan., 1st 1987-Jan., 1st 1990). The demographic parameters, family history of
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