Burden of congenital birth defects in the ten countries with the highest numbers of births from 1990 to 2023, with projections to 2040: A retrospective population-level ecological study.
ObjectiveCongenital birth defects (CBDs) are major causes of neonatal mortality and lifelong disability worldwide. The ten countries with the highest numbers of births account for over half of global neonates, yet their CBD burden trends remain insufficiently studied. This study aimed to assess the CBD burden and tempo...