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- Congenital disorders - World Health Organization (WHO)
Congenital disorders can contribute to long-term disability, which takes a significant toll on individuals, families, health care systems and societies Nine of ten children born with a serious congenital disorder are in low- and middle-income countries
- Congenital Heart Defects - Screening and Prevention - NHLBI, NIH
Almost all newborns in the United States are screened for congenital heart defects shortly after birth However, if you are at high risk for having a baby with a congenital heart defect, your doctor may recommend screening before the baby is born or strategies to help prevent a congenital heart defect
- Congenital Heart Defects - Symptoms | NHLBI, NIH
Symptoms of congenital heart defects depend on many factors For example, symptoms may be different for newborns and adults They also depend on the number, type, and severity of the heart defect Some common symptoms are: Bluish tone to a baby’s skin and lips Fatigue, or feeling constantly tired Heart murmurs, which are unusual sounds heard between heartbeats Murmurs sometimes sound like a
- Congenital Heart Defects - Living With | NHLBI, NIH
The outlook for children who have congenital heart defects is much better today than it was in the past Advances in diagnosis and treatment allow most of these children to survive to adulthood, which means that more and more adults are living with congenital heart disease
- Congenital Heart Defects - Treatment | NHLBI, NIH
Treatment for a congenital heart defect will depend on which type of defect you or your baby has Possible treatments can include medicines, procedures, or surgery Learn more about ways to treat congenital heart defects
- Eliminating congenital syphilis: using evidence-based management in Brazil
The Western Region of the Brazilian Federal District has a 33 times higher rate of congenital syphilis than the WHO target The Region implemented a comprehensive local action plan and managed to decrease the congenital syphilis rate by 37% in only 2 years
- Congenital Heart Disease - NHLBI, NIH
Recognizing the importance of congenital heart disease as a chronic condition, the Pediatric Heart Network, funded by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), is following the health and outcomes of children with congenital heart disease over time to identify potential barriers in their transition to healthy adulthood
- Congenital Heart Defects - Causes and Risk Factors | NHLBI, NIH
Congenital heart defects are the most common type of birth defect, occurring in about one percent of live births in the United States The risk of having a baby with a congenital heart defect is influenced by many factors including: Family history and genetics Congenital heart disease is not usually passed along to your children, but there is some risk The risk is greater if your baby’s
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