WORLD OF BROKEN HEARTS RESOURCES
WORLD OF BROKEN HEARTS
RESOURCES
Here on our resources page you will be able to to share your own CHD story with us, learn more about congenital heart defect and also how you can donate and volunteer.
CONGENITAL HEART DEFECT FACTS
Congenital Heart Defects are the #1 birth defect worldwide.
CHDs are as common as autism and about twenty-five times more common than cystic fibrosis.
About 1 out of every 100 babies born each year in the United States have some type of Congenital Heart Defect (approximately 40,000/year).
Although some babies will be diagnosed during gestation or at birth, sometimes the diagnosis is not made until days, weeks, months, or even years after. In some cases, CHD is not detected until adolescence or adulthood.
It is a proven fact that the earlier CHD is detected and treated, the more likely the affected child will survive and have less long term health complications.
The number of adults living with CHDs is increasing. It is now believed that the number of adults living with CHDs is at least equal to the number of children living with CHDs.
VOLUNTEER
VOLUNTEER
World of Broken Hearts is a volunteer-driven organization and we are always looking for extra help. With the support and dedication of our volunteers and donors, we are able to continue to fund life-saving CHD research. If you are interested in being a volunteer, please fill out the form below.
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EVENTS
There are many ways to support World of Broken Hearts but one way is to attend some of our events/fundraisers. We are working on some upcoming events so check back soon for more information.
LEARN MORE ABOUT CONGENITAL HEART DEFECT
LEARN MORE ABOUT CONGENITAL HEART DEFECT
COMMON TYPES OF CONGENITAL HEART DEFECTS
Congenital heart defects are structural problems arising from abnormal formation of the heart or major blood vessels. There are at least 18 distinct types of congenital heart defects are recognized, with many additional anatomic variations. Learn more about the different types of congenital heart defects below.
