@article { author = {Chukwuanukwu, Titus and Afiadigwe, Evaristus and Apakama, Akunne and Chukwuanukwu, Rebecca and Uchechukwu Nwankwo, Ezekiel and Ilokanuno, Chinedu}, title = {Epidemiology of Cleft Lip and Palate in Nigeria: A Data-Based Study}, journal = {International Journal of Scientific Research in Dental and Medical Sciences}, volume = {3}, number = {2}, pages = {73-77}, year = {2021}, publisher = {Tehran: International Journal of Scientific Research in Dental and Medical Sciences}, issn = {2676-5497}, eissn = {2676-5373}, doi = {10.30485/ijsrdms.2021.278259.1137}, abstract = {Background and aim: Prevalence of cleft lip and palate varies across geographical location, races, and ethnic groups. The global prevalence is 1 per 700 live births. We aim to establish the prevalence, socio-demographic characteristics of patients with an orofacial cleft, and associated deformities in our locality.Materials and methods: This was a retrospective study of all the patients with cleft lip (CL), cleft palate (CP), or cleft lip/palate (CLP) managed over 12 years (2009 to 2020). A uniform Smile TrainĀ® structured interviewer-administered questionnaire completed by the Surgeons was used to obtain relevant information. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 23.Results: A total of 280 patients were managed for cleft lip and palate deformities during this period. The estimated total live births during the period were 232,168; a prevalence rate of 0.8 per 1000 live births was thus calculated. The most common type of cleft deformity in our study is CLP (61.4%), followed by isolated CP (20.7%) and then CL (17.9%). CLP was shown to be more common among males (66.1%). However, isolated CP and CL were more common among females at 67.2% and 56%. The most common associated anomalies were speech (52.8%) and growth retardation (9.6%). The least common was limb anomalies (0.7%).Conclusion: Our study has generated new knowledge of the epidemiological distribution of orofacial cleft deformities in our subregion made possible by the Smile TrainĀ® database. It will enable more comprehensive management of orofacial clefts.}, keywords = {Cleft lip,Cleft palate,Congenital anomalies,Epidemiology}, url = {http://www.ijsrdms.com/article_130818.html}, eprint = {http://www.ijsrdms.com/article_130818_7c4af87fff7f05c495477631fd26edb2.pdf} }