Pattern of acquired heart diseases among children seen in Sokoto, North‑Western Nigeria.

@article{Sani2015PatternOA,
  title={Pattern of acquired heart diseases among children seen in Sokoto, North‑Western Nigeria.},
  author={U M Sani and Hamid Ahmed and Nma M Jiya},
  journal={Nigerian journal of clinical practice},
  year={2015},
  volume={18 6},
  pages={
          718-25
        }
}
BACKGROUND Acquired heart diseases (AHDs) are serious but largely preventable diseases. They are highly prevalent in developing countries where poverty, illiteracy, and poor socioeconomic conditions still pose a significant challenge. The prevalence and pattern of AHD among children have not been previously documented within the study area. OBJECTIVES To determine the pattern and outcome of AHDs among children in Sokoto, North-Western Nigeria. SUBJECTS AND METHODS A prospective study… 
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