Prevalence of Congenital Heart Disease Amongst Schoolchildren in Southwest China
Indian Pediatr
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2020 Feb; 57(2): 138-142
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ABSTRACT
Objective:
To investigate the prevalence and risk factors of congenital heart disease inYunnan, China which has diverse ethnic groups.Methods:
This cross-sectional studyenrolled 244,023 children from 2010 to 2015. To diagnose CHD, a conventional physicalexamination was used to screen suspicious cases, which were further confirmed byechocardiography.Results:
A total of 1695 children were diagnosed with CHD. Theestimated prevalence was 6.94%. Atrial septal defects were the most common cardiacabnormalities. A higher prevalence of CHD was observed with preterm birth, low birthweight, maternal age ≥35 years, and high-altitude regions. The prevalence also showeddifferences between diverse ethnic groups.Conclusion:
The prevalence of CHD in Chinamay have ethnic differences.
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IMSEAR (Asia Sudoriental)
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio de prevalencia
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Factores de riesgo
Revista:
Indian Pediatr
Año:
2020
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Artículo
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