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August 4, 2025Eastern Mediterranean Health JournalOpen Access

A critical review of the prevalence of cleft lip and cleft palate in Arab countries

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IBIman BugaighisEscola Superior de Saúde Egas Moniz

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Implication

Literature review reveals an average prevalence of 1.1 per 1000 livebirths in Arab countries, highlighting the need for improved birth defect surveillance.

Key Points

  • The average prevalence of orofacial cleft is 1.1 per 1000 livebirths across Arab countries.
  • Prevalence ranges from 0.3 to 2.6 per 1000 livebirths, indicating regional variations.
  • Inconsistencies in reporting and methodologies hinder accurate prevalence figures in the region.
  • Establishing comprehensive surveillance systems is crucial for reliable data and effective interventions.

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Iman Bugaighis (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/689a0f86e6551bb0af8d0846https://doi.org/10.26719/2025.31.7.471
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