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The pandemic appears to have caused an uptick in newborn heart abnormalities.
Research has revealed a concerning increase in the number of babies born with congenital heart defects following the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to a recent study conducted by experts at City St George’s, University of London, and published in Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, the rate of congenital heart issues rose by 16% during the pandemic years. This increase has raised concerns about the potential impact of the virus on fetal development.
Congenital heart defects, which are among the most common types of birth abnormalities, affect one in 110 births worldwide. These defects can range from issues with the heart’s valves to structural problems involving the major blood vessels or even holes within the heart itself. Typically, in the UK alone, around 13 babies each day are diagnosed with these conditions.
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