Global prevalence of congenital heart disease in school-age children: a meta-analysis and systematic review

Global prevalence of congenital heart disease in school-age children: a meta-analysis and systematic review

Abstract Background Congenital heart disease (CHD) is the commonest birth defect. Studies estimating the prevalence of CHD in school-age children could therefore contribute to quantifying unmet health needs for diagnosis and treatment, particularly in lower-income countries. Data at school age are c...

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Main Authors: Yingjuan Liu, Sen Chen, Liesl Zühlke, Sonya V. Babu-Narayan, Graeme C. Black, Mun-kit Choy, Ningxiu Li, Bernard D. Keavney
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-11-01
Series:BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
Subjects:
Congenital heart disease
Prevalence
School children
Meta-analysis
National income
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12872-020-01781-x

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