Congenital Cardiac Malformations: A Serious Health Problem in Nigeria
Abstract
Summary: Congenital heart disease is a serious health problem in Nigeria and, with its incidence at 3.5 per thousand births, approximately 12,000 babies with various types of cardiovascular malformations are born in the country annually. Because of gross inadequacy of medical facilities, only a minority of the cases are detected, commonly at a late stage after complications have occurred. In a majority of children with these malformations, the aetiological factors are unknown. However, recognized factors such as congenital rubella and perinatal asphyxia are preventable. A plea is made for the provision of adequate medical and surgical facilities at existing centres which care for childı en with heart disorders.
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