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- Title
The estimated prevalence of hypospadias in Hokkaido, Japan.
- Authors
Kurahashi, Norie; Murakumo, Masashi; Kakizaki, Hidehiro; Nonomura, Katsuya; Koyanagi, Tomohiko; Kasai, Setsuko; Sata, Fumihiro; Kishi, Reiko
- Abstract
Hypospadias is one of the most common congenital anomalies in the world. Recently, increases in the prevalence of hypospadias have been reported in various countries including Japan. In this study, we examined whether the prevalence of hypospadias in Hokkaido, Japan, increased or not, using standardized diagnostic criteria. We also investigated the degree of its severity.
- Publication
Journal of epidemiology, 2004, Vol 14, Issue 3, p73
- ISSN
0917-5040
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.2188/jea.14.73