Congenital anomalies

Congenital anomalies are conditions that result from a problem with the structure or function of one or more parts of the baby’s body, and can negatively affect its health and development. These are present at birth and may be inherited genetically, acquired during gestation, or inflicted during birth.

Key findings:

• In Sudbury and districts, there were 10 births identified as having at least one congenital anomaly in 2016.
• In 2016, the rate of congenital anomalies in Sudbury and districts was 5 births identified as having at least one congenital anomaly per 1,000 births.
• The annual rate of congenital anomalies in Sudbury and districts has been lower than that in Ontario.
• Between 2013 and 2016, rate of congenital anomalies in Sudbury and districts has fluctuated.

Notes:

• These results do not include data from residents of First Nations reserves.
• Data source: BORN Information System, Better Outcomes Registry Network. Extracted March, 2017.

Figure: Annual rate of congenital anomalies, by geographic area, 2013 to 2016

Table: Annual rate of congenital anomalies, by geographic area, 2013 to 2016

Table: Annual number of congenital anomalies, by geographic area, 2013 to 2016

This item was last modified on October 26, 2018