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Types, Number, Incidence of NTD and sex of the fetuses observed in the present study
| NTD | Number of fetuses (%) | Incidence /1000 births | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anencephaly | ||||
| i. Meroanencephaly | 2 (22.2) | 0.62 | 1 | 1 |
| ii. Holoanencephaly | 2 (22.2) | 0.62 | 2 | |
| Craniorachischisis | 3 (33.3) | 0.93 | 2 | 1 |
| Encephalocoele | 1 (11.1) | 0.31 | 1 | |
| Myelocele | 1 (11.1) | 0.31 | 1 | |
| Total | 9 (100) | 2.79 | 5 | 4 |
