Cystic fibrosis and the month of birth

Cystic fibrosis and the month of birth

A bimodal birth distribution and seasonal trend has been previously reported in cystic fibrosis. The present study of 412 cases in Manchester and Bristol does not confirm the presence of a seasonal trend or any cyclic variation, and in general the trends in the present study are the reverse of those...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of medical genetics 1981-08, Vol.18 (4), p.299-300
Hauptverfasser: David, T J, Elstow, Gillian A, Baumer, J H, Evans, C Mary
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Birth Rate
Cystic Fibrosis - genetics
Female
Humans
Male
Retrospective Studies
Seasons
Time Factors
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Zusammenfassung:A bimodal birth distribution and seasonal trend has been previously reported in cystic fibrosis. The present study of 412 cases in Manchester and Bristol does not confirm the presence of a seasonal trend or any cyclic variation, and in general the trends in the present study are the reverse of those in the previous reports.
ISSN:0022-2593
1468-6244
1468-6244
DOI:10.1136/jmg.18.4.299