[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 22 (Tuesday, February 10, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E187]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           RECOGNIZING CONGENITAL HEART DEFECT AWARENESS WEEK

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                            HON. BILLY LONG

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 10, 2015

  Mr. LONG. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize congenital heart 
defect Awareness Week, which is February 7th through 14th, 2015.
  Each year approximately 40,000 babies are born right here in the 
United States with congenital heart defects. That is an astounding one 
in every 125 babies, making this the most common birth defect.
  Most newborn infants are not routinely screened for congenital heart 
defects, causing many children to suffer or even perish early in life. 
However, if the defects are detected and treated early in life, they 
can be treated successfully. In the past quarter century, treatments 
have been developed enabling 500,000 children in the U.S. to survive to 
adulthood.
  Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week serves to raise awareness 
about this condition.

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