Incidence and Distribution of Cleft Lip and Palate and Its Correlating Factors among Madhya Pradesh Population

Abstract

Abstract: The aim of this prospective study is to ascertain the prevalence of cleft lip and palate in the populations of Madhya Pradesh. It also illustrates several embryological aspects and hypotheses that aid in the correlation and understanding of congenital anomaly occurrence. This prospective research included 1000 patients with cleft lip and palate deformities, and the incidences and types of occurrence trends were statistically analyzed. Males have a higher incidence of Cleft lip and palate (51.9%), whereas females have a higher incidence of Cleft palate (48.1%).