出生缺陷是指胎儿出生前就已经存在的结构、功能或代谢方面的异常,包括解剖结构畸形、功能不全、生长发育障碍和代谢异常,是严重影响儿童身体生长和智力发育的疾病,是儿童死亡的重要原因之一,出生缺陷已成为重要的公共卫生问题[1-2]。本文就芜湖市2010~2015年围产儿出生缺陷资料进行分析,以掌握本地围产儿出生缺陷的发生情况,为预防措施的制定、评价提供依据。 Birth defects refer to the structural, functional or metabolic abnormalities that have existed before the birth of the fetus, including anatomical deformities, insufficiency, growth and development disorders and metabolic disorders, which are diseases that seriously affect the physical growth and mental development of children and are the causes of child death One of the important causes of birth defects has become an important public health issue [1-2]. This article analyzes the data of birth defects in perinatal children in Wuhu City from 2010 to 2015 so as to grasp the occurrence of local birth defects in perinatal areas and provide the basis for the formulation and evaluation of preventive measures.