An assessment of orofacial clefts in Tanzania |
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| Authors: | Mange Manyama Campbell Rolian Japhet Gilyoma Cassian C Magori Kilalo Mjema Erick Mazyala Emmanuel Kimwaga Benedikt Hallgrimsson |
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| Affiliation: | (1) Department of Anatomy, Bugando University College of Health Sciences, Mwanza, Tanzania;(2) Department of Anatomy and Cell biology, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada;(3) Department of Surgery, Bugando Medical Centre, Mwanza, Tanzania |
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| Abstract: | Background Clefts of the lip (CL), the palate (CP), or both (CLP) are the most common orofacial congenital malformations found among live births, accounting for 65% of all head and neck anomalies. The frequency and pattern of orofacial clefts in different parts of the world and among different human groups varies widely. Generally, populations of Asian or Native American origin have the highest prevalence, while Caucasian populations show intermediate prevalence and African populations the lowest. To date, little is known regarding the epidemiology and pattern of orofacial clefts in Tanzania. |
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