No clustering of anophthalmia occurs in England, but prevalence is higher in rural areas

No clustering of anophthalmia occurs in England, but prevalence is higher in rural areas

On p 905 Dolk et al describe a study set up to answer public concern after media allegations that clusters of babies wereborn with anophthalmia and microphthalmia in England and a linkwith pesticide exposure postulated. The results suggest littlelocalised geographical clustering in babies born in 1988-94. However,the condition is more prevalent in rural areas and this observationrequires confirmation andinvestigation.

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