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The Prevalence of Phenylketonuria in Arab Countries, Turkey, and Iran: A Systematic Review
Joint Authors
al-Odaib, Ali N.
El-Metwally, Ashraf
Yousef Al-Ahaidib, Lujane
Ayman Sunqurah, Alaa
Al-Surimi, Khaled
Househ, Mowafa
Alshehri, Ali
Da’ar, Omar B.
Abdul Razzak, Hira
Source
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 2018 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.1-12, 12 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2018-04-18
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
12
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background/Objectives.
This paper seeks to identify the prevalence of Phenylketonuria (PKU) in Arab countries, Turkey, and Iran.
The study reviewed the existence of comprehensive national newborn screening programs and reported consanguinity rates.
Methods.
A computer based literature search was conducted using relevant keywords to retrieve studies conducted on PKU.
A total of 34 articles were included.
Prevalence was categorized based on the type of screening method used for PKU diagnoses.
Results.
The prevalence of classical PKU diagnosed through a comprehensive national newborn screening program ranged from 0.005% to 0.0167%.
The highest prevalence was reported in Turkey at 0.0167%, whereas the lowest prevalence was reported in the UAE, 0.005%.
Conclusion.
The findings of this review emphasize the need for the establishment of more efficient reporting systems in these countries that would help measure Disability-Adjusted Life Year (DALY) in order to estimate the overall societal burden of PKU.
American Psychological Association (APA)
El-Metwally, Ashraf& Yousef Al-Ahaidib, Lujane& Ayman Sunqurah, Alaa& Al-Surimi, Khaled& Househ, Mowafa& Alshehri, Ali…[et al.]. 2018. The Prevalence of Phenylketonuria in Arab Countries, Turkey, and Iran: A Systematic Review. BioMed Research International،Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1128691
Modern Language Association (MLA)
El-Metwally, Ashraf…[et al.]. The Prevalence of Phenylketonuria in Arab Countries, Turkey, and Iran: A Systematic Review. BioMed Research International No. 2018 (2018), pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1128691
American Medical Association (AMA)
El-Metwally, Ashraf& Yousef Al-Ahaidib, Lujane& Ayman Sunqurah, Alaa& Al-Surimi, Khaled& Househ, Mowafa& Alshehri, Ali…[et al.]. The Prevalence of Phenylketonuria in Arab Countries, Turkey, and Iran: A Systematic Review. BioMed Research International. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1128691
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1128691