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Population-Based Database of Multiples in Childhood of Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  21 February 2012

Syuichi Ooki
Syuichi Ooki*
Affiliation:
Department of Health Science, Ishikawa Prefectural Nursing University, Ishikawa, Japan. sooki@kj8.so-net.ne.jp
*
*Address for correspondence: Syuichi Ooki, Department of Health Science, Ishikawa Prefectural Nursing University, Tsu7-1 Nakanuma, Kahoku, Ishikawa, 929-1212, Japan.

Abstract

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A new type of population-based database of multiples in childhood at the prefecture level was initiated in 2004 in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. We conducted an exhaustive search for demographic information concerning families with multiples, family support provided by governmental and medical institutions by mailed questionnaire, and at the same time tried to organize a human network to support such families. This registry aims not only to aid research on human genetics and maternal and child health, but also to contribute to the development of welfare programs for families with multiples.

Type
Articles/Japan
Information
Twin Research and Human Genetics , Volume 9 , Issue 6 , 01 December 2006 , pp. 832 - 837
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 2006