ABSTRACT

Aim: The environmental factors like low socioeconomic status during pregnancy effects the health of fetus and causes orofacial anomalies.

Study design: The study was Convenient Sampling and Case control.

Time span and site of study: The data was collected from Pak Red Crescent Medical & Dental College and Arif Hospital, Kasur from January 1st 2017 to Dec 31, 2019.

Method: sampling technique was case controlled and convenient sample size was 100 Oro facial Clefts (Cleft Lip and Palate) in in infants not more than six months age, in designated institute of district Kasur with expertize of managing clefts. Mothers were asked questions according to questionnaire in 1st three month of pregnancy, socioeconomic status of family, visit of mother during pregnancy Tar antenatal care to health professional, medical department to find any other disease and ultrasound for early diagnosis of any anomaly

Results: Low socioeconomic status o11amiIy during pregnancy &, not affording to visit health care professional for antenatal care has contributory role to cause orofacial clefts due to nutritional problems and prone to infection and Never.

Conclusion: Family with low income are prone to numerous health problems including 1etaI anomalies like orofacial clefts due to multiple reasons.

Keywords: Oro1acial Clefs, Environmental factors (Low socioeconomic status, Antenatal care ultrasonography)