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Congenital anomalies 1 The most common severe congenital anomalies are heart defects, neural tube defects and Down syndrome. 2  Although congenital anomalies may be genetic, infectious, nutritional or environmental in origin, most often it is difficult to identify the exact causes.3  Some congenital anomalies can be prevented.ongenital anomalies are also known as birth defects, congenital disorders or congenital malformations. Congenital anomalies can be defined as structural or functional anomalies (e.g. metabolic disorders) that occur during intrauterine life and can be identified prenatally, at birth or later in life.
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Top 6 Birth Defects Due to Prenatal Nutrition 3. Gastroschisis. Gastroschisis is a birth defect in which the baby’s abdominal wall shows a crack or tear. A pregnancy diet low in proteins and zinc is an important factor that can lead to gastroschisis. Also, women who have a low body mass index show a higher risk of having a baby with gastroschisis.
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Congenital Heart Defects (CHDs) Congenital Heart Defects: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention. Heart defects are among the most common form of birth defects. More than 32,000 infants are born each year with some form of heart defect (1 out of every 125 to 150).
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- Congenital disorder, also known as congenital disease, birth defect or anomaly, is a condition existing at or before birth regardless of cause. Of these diseases, those characterized by structural deformities are termed congenital anomalies and involve defects in a developing fetus.Birth defects vary widely in cause and symptoms. Any substance that causes birth defects is known as a teratogen.ongenital anomalies of the gastrointestinal system include numerous forms of stenosis and atresia, and perforation, such as gastroschisis .. Congenital anomalies of the kidney and urinary tract (CAKUT) include renal parenchyma, kidneys, and urinary collecting system.
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Birth Defects A birth defect is a problem that occurs when a baby is developing in utero (in the womb). Approximately 1 out of every 33 babies in the United States is born with a birth defect. Birth defects can be minor or severe. They may affect appearance, organ function, or physical or mental development.
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Fact Sheets Congenital heart defects are the most common birth defects. Each year approximately 40,000 babies are born in the United States with a congenital heart defect. Approximately two to three million individuals are thought to be living in the United States with CHDs.
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Birth defect The mother's consumption of alcohol during pregnancy can cause a continuum of various permanent birth defects: cranofacial abnormalities, brain damage, intellectual disability, heart disease, kidney abnormality, skeletal anomalies, ocular abnormalities.
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Facts about Birth Defects Birth Defects Are Common. Every 4 ½ minutes, a baby is born with a birth defect in the United States. That means nearly 120,000 babies are affected by birth defects each year. Birth defects are structural changes present at birth that can affect almost any part or parts of the body (e.g., heart, brain, foot). They may affect how the body looks, works, or both. Birth defects can vary from mild to severe.
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Birth Defects Some examples of birth defects that affect the nervous system include Autism, Down syndrome, Prader-Willi syndrome, and Fragile X syndrome. Metabolic disorders - involve a body process or chemical pathway or reaction, such as conditions that limit the body's ability to get rid of waste materials or harmful chemicals.
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- Congenital disorder, also known as congenital disease, birth defect or anomaly, is a condition existing at or before birth regardless of cause. Of these diseases, those characterized by structural deformities are termed congenital anomalies and involve defects in a developing fetus. Birth defects vary widely in cause and symptoms. Any substance that causes birth defects is known as a teratogen.
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Spina Bifida and Genetics Spina bifida is the most common neural tube birth defect in the United States. At the present time the causes of spina bifida are unknown, though it is strongly believed that both genetics and the environment are contributing factors.
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Congenital anomalies Congenital anomalies are also known as birth defects, congenital disorders or congenital malformations. Congenital anomalies can be defined as structural or functional anomalies (e.g. metabolic disorders) that occur during intrauterine life and can be identified prenatally, at birth or later in life. The most common severe congenital anomalies are heart defects, neural tube defects and Down syndrome. 2  Although congenital anomalies may be genetic, infectious, nutritional or environmental in origin, most often it is difficult to identify the exact causes.
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- Birth defect: Any defect present in a baby at birth, irrespective of whether the defect is caused by a genetic factor or by prenatal events that are not genetic. Birth defects may involve many different organs including the brain, heart, lungs, liver, bones, and intestinal tract.irth defects are present in one of every five babies that die in the US. How a particular birth defect affects a child varies and depends greatly on the severity of the defect and whether or not other medical problems are present.
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The Three Most Common Preventable Birth Defects and Their Causes In honor of National Birth Defects Prevention Month, which is recognized during January of each year, the PRN is stepping up efforts to help educate the public about preventable causes of some common birth defects.
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Congenital Heart Disease Congenital heart disease, or a congenital heart defect, is a heart abnormality present at birth. There are numerous types of congenital heart defects. They can range from simple conditions that don’t cause symptoms to complex problems that cause severe, life-threatening symptoms.
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- 1 Congenital heart defects are the most common birth defects. Nearly one of every 100 babies is born with a CHD.  Each year approximately 40,000 babies are born in the United States with a congenital heart defect. (Source: CHPHC)
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Birth Defects There are two main types of birth defects: structural and functional/developmental. Structural birth defects are related to a problem with body parts. Some physical problems include cleft lip or cleft palate, heart defects, such as missing or misshaped valves, and abnormal limbs, such as a club foot. They also include neural tube defects, such as spina bifida, problems that are related to the growth and development of the brain and spinal cord. Functional birth defects are related to a problem with how a body part or body system works.
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Fact Sheets CHDs are the most common cause of infant death due to birth defects. An approximate 100-200 deaths are due to unrecognized heart disease in newborns each year. These numbers exclude those dying before diagnosis. Approximately 25% of children born with a CHD will need heart surgery or other interventions to survive.
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Birth Defects Almost 20% of deaths in newborns are caused by birth defects. Abnormalities can occur in any major organ or part of the body. Major defects are structural abnormalities that affect the way a person looks and require medical and/or surgical treatment. serious illness in the mother, such as an under-active thyroid, or diabetes mellitus, in which her body cannot process sugar, also can cause birth defects in the child. In fact, in 2003, it was shown that babies of diabetic mothers are five times as likely to have structural heart defects as other babies.
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Birth Defect Statistics FAS is the leading preventable cause of birth defects and mental retardation. FAS is estimated to occur in the U.S. in 1-3 infants per 1000 live births and for every child born with FAS, 10 more suffer from alcohol-related problems.
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Congenital heart disease Congenital heart disease (CHD) is a problem with the heart's structure and function that is present at birth. Congenital heart disease can describe a number of different problems affecting the heart. It is the most common type of birth defect. CHD causes more deaths in the first year of life than any other birth defects. Congenital heart disease is often divided into 2 types: cyanotic (blue skin color caused by a lack of oxygen) and non-cyanotic. The following lists cover the most common congenital heart diseases: Cyanotic: Ebstein's anomaly
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- The parents of children with birth defects are encouraged to discuss the specifics of the effects of the defect on their child's current condition with their child's doctor. A birth defect is also called a congenital malformation or a congenital anomaly.irth defects are present in one of every five babies that die in the US. How a particular birth defect affects a child varies and depends greatly on the severity of the defect and whether or not other medical problems are present.
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10 More Fascinatingly Rare Disorders Every one in 100,000 babies are born with the birth defect known as ectopia cordis, where the baby’s heart is basically born outside the body. One of the oddest things about those who suffer from the disease is their appearance.
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Birth defects linked to air pollution in new Stanford study “Birth defects affect one in every 33 babies, and about two-thirds of these defects are due to unknown causes,” said the paper’s senior author, Gary Shaw, PhD, professor of neonatal and developmental medicine.
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- These defects can occur for many reasons including inherited (genetic) conditions, toxic exposure of the fetus (for example, to alcohol), birth injury and, in many cases, for unknown reasons. All parents are at risk of having a baby with a birth defect, regardless of age, race, income or residence. In the US (and many other developed nations), 2% to 3% of babies are born with a medically significant birth defect.
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New Genes Linked to Endometriosis Dec. 13, 2010 -- Women with one of two genetic variants may be more likely to develop endometriosis, according to a new study that may offer new clues about the cause of the mysterious condition.