Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH) is
a birth defect that occurs when the
diaphragm does not fully form, allowing
organs to enter the chest cavity
preventing lung growth. CDH strikes 1 in
every 2500 babies1, of all
races, religious backgrounds, and
financial status - no matter how well
the prenatal care.
Nearly 4 million
babies are born in the United States
each year. This means that
approximately 1600 babies are born
with CDH each year - in the U.S.
alone! There are more
babies born with CDH than with
Cystic Fibrosis
(1 in 3900) and it's almost as common as
Spina Bifida
(7 in 10,000)
2
- yet, you probably have never heard of
it
until it affected someone that you love.
The
cause of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
is not yet known.
We
need to find the cause please
donate to help in
CDH
Research
!
