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CHD Long Term Outcomes | NCBDDD | CDC

CHD Long Term Outcomes | NCBDDD | CDC



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Key Findings: Long Term Outcomes in Children with Congenital Heart Disease





In a new study published in the Journal of Pediatrics, CDC researchers examined the impact of congenital heart disease (CHD) on a child’s daily life, other illnesses or conditions, and healthcare use. Researchers found that children with CHD are more likely to report worse health overall, to need more healthcare services, and to have other health conditions (e.g., autism, intellectual disability, or asthma), compared to children without CHD. This information will be helpful to parents and healthcare providers to ensure that children with CHD receive needed services. You can read the abstract of the article here. Read more below for a summary of findings from this article.

Main Findings from this Study:

  • Compared to children without CHD, children with CHD were
    • 3 times more likely to report worse health in the last year
    • 3 times more likely to have missed more than 10 days of school or day care
    • More likely to need help with or to have had difficulty crawling, walking, or running, or to have needed special equipment for these activities
  • Children with CHD were 2 times more likely to have seen a medical doctor who treated a variety of illnesses in the last year compared to children without CHD.

About this Study:

More Information

To learn more about congenital heart disease, please visit http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/heartdefects/.
For recommendations and guidelines from the American Heart Association to screen children with CHD for developmental disability or delay, please see this article:http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22851541

Paper Reference

Razzaghi H, Oster M, Reefhuis J. Long Term Outcomes in Children with Congenital Heart Disease: National Health Interview Survey. Journal of Pediatrics. 2014 [epub ahead of print]
[Read Abstract]

Heart Defects: CDC Activities

CDC is working to identify causes of congenital heart disease (CHD), find ways to prevent CHD, and improve the lives of those living with CHD. We do this through:

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