What is congenital heart defect Awareness?

What is congenital heart defect Awareness?

Every year from February 7th through 14th we recognize and celebrate our amazing CHD warriors during “Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week.” During this week, children and adults living with CHDs are honored and given the opportunity to increase public awareness of CHD’s and childhood heart disease.

What is CHD Awareness Ribbon?

Heart disease impacts countless individuals every single year, and this is just one way to show your support. Spread CHD awareness with red ribbons, and remember to include it in your campaigns too!

What is the color for CHD awareness?

Red is the color for CHD Awareness Week and for other heart-related causes.

When is wear red for CHD?

first Friday in February
Join NHLBI, The Heart Truth®, and organizations around the country on National Wear Red Day®, celebrated each year on the first Friday in February, to bring greater attention to heart disease as a leading cause of death for Americans.

When is National CHD day?

But for many families, February 14 has another meaning: Congenital Heart Defect (CHD) Awareness Day.

Do congenital heart defects run in families?

Genetic conditions Several genetic health conditions that a baby inherits from 1 or both parents can cause congenital heart disease. It’s also recognised that certain types of congenital heart disease run in families. Down’s syndrome is the most widely-known genetic condition that can cause congenital heart disease.

What is a heart Warrior baby?

Our Heart Warrior Bear is an extra-special part of the WubbaNub family created to help spread awareness for Congenital Heart Defects. Heart Warrior Bear proudly displays his scar in support of all the tiny heart warriors and their families. Matching Lovey is also available.

What does a dark purple ribbon mean?

Purple Awareness Ribbon Causes and Meanings. ADD. ADHD. Alzheimer’s Disease awareness.

What is the most common congenital heart defect?

The most common type of heart defect is a ventricular septal defect (VSD).

Can stress cause congenital heart defects?

MONDAY, March 25 (HealthDay News) — Stress in mothers before and during pregnancy may boost the risk of congenital heart defects in their children, more new evidence suggests.

What is the most common type of congenital heart defect?

Are you born with congenital heart disease?

Congenital heart disease is one or more problems with the heart’s structure that exist since birth. Congenital means that you’re born with the condition. Congenital heart disease in adults and children can change the way blood flows through the heart. There are many different types of congenital heart defects.