Background: Congenital heart disease (CHD) is the most common birth defect; occurring in approximately 8 out of every 1,000 births The American Heart Association (AHA) estimates that 1 in 150 adults are living with CHD Obesity may pose additional cardiovascular risk to children with acquired and congenital heart disease. إقراء المزيد

BACKGROUND: Female genital circumcision (FGC) comprises all procedures involving partial or total removal of the external female genitalia for cultural or non therapeutic reasons. It is a harmful traditional practice with severe consequences for the health and well-being of girls. إقراء المزيد