A mortalidade por malformação congênita no município de São Paulo no período de 1940 a 1964

Abstract

The mortality by congenital malformation has been studied in the county of São Paulo, during a 25 - year period from 1940 to 1964. The observed trend is ascending and predominant under one year old, as well as in male in relation to female. The most frequent kinds of letal congenital malformations were from the cardiovascular system. The most probable causes of the increasing mortality rates from congenital malformations are discussed.