Congenital disorders - World Health Organization (WHO)
Congenital disorders can contribute to long-term disability, which takes a significant toll on individuals, families, health care systems and societies. Nine of ten children born with a serious congenital disorder are in low- and middle-income countries.

Congenital disorders - World Health Organization (WHO)
Congenital disorders can be defined as structural or functional anomalies that occur during intrauterine life. Also called birth defects, congenital anomalies or congenital malformations, these conditions develop prenatally and may be identified before or at birth, or later in life.

Congenital conditions
Congenital conditions can be defined as structural or functional anomalies that occur during intrauterine life and may be detected before birth, at birth or in some cases only in later infancy.

What are Congenital Heart Defects? - NHLBI, NIH
Congenital heart defects are problems with the heart's structure that are present at birth and may change the normal flow of blood through the heart. Learn more about the symptoms, causes, treatments, and how to manage congenital heart defects.

Trastornos congénitos - World Health Organization (WHO)
Los trastornos congénitos se conocen también con el nombre de anomalías congénitas, malformaciones congénitas o defectos congénitos.

Congenital Heart Defects - Types | NHLBI, NIH
Congenital heart defects can range from simple to critical. Often, simple defects will resolve on their own without treatment, but critical defects require intervention. Learn more about the types of congenital heart defects.

Principaux repères sur les anomalies congénitale
Principaux repères sur les anomalies congénitales: définition, causes et facteurs de risque, prévention, détection, traitement et soins, action de l'OMS.

Congenital Heart Defects - Symptoms | NHLBI, NIH
Symptoms of congenital heart defects depend on many factors. For example, symptoms may be different for newborns and adults. They also depend on the number, type, and severity of the heart defect. Some common symptoms are: Bluish tone to a baby’s skin and lips Fatigue, or feeling constantly tired Heart murmurs, which are unusual sounds heard between heartbeats. Murmurs sometimes sound like a ...

Congenital Heart Defects - Causes and Risk Factors | NHLBI, NIH
Congenital heart defects are the most common type of birth defect, occurring in about one percent of live births in the United States. The risk of having a baby with a congenital heart defect is influenced by many factors including: Family history and genetics. Congenital heart disease is not usually passed along to your children, but there is some risk. The risk is greater if your baby’s ...

Rubella - World Health Organization (WHO)
Rubella is the leading vaccine-preventable cause of birth defects, accounting for an estimated 100 000 infants born with congenital rubella syndrome (CRS) each year worldwide. Rubella virus infection during pregnancy may result in miscarriage, fetal death or CRS. The most severe damage occurs early in pregnancy, especially in the first trimester.