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ReviewIndian journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery2025

Global inequity in pediatric and congenital heart care-is it economics or inertia?

Bistra Zheleva

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Review in Indian journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Bistra ZhelevaChildren's HeartLink, Minneapolis, USA.ORCID 0000-0002-3209-0261

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Global inequities in pediatric and congenital heart disease care remain a significant challenge, disproportionately affecting children in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). This review examines the interplay between economic factors and inertia in perpetuating these inequities and causes and recommends solutions and successful examples such as strategic investments in healthcare infrastructure, workforce training, and policy reform. Economic limitations intersect with social, political, and cultural dynamics to impact access to timely diagnosis, advanced interventions, and long-term follow-up care. Addressing global inequities in pediatric and congenital heart disease care requires a multifaceted population health approach, with advocacy for policy and national planning serving as a cornerstone for meaningful change. Together, these actions pave the way for a future where every child has an equal chance to lead a healthy, fulfilling life, free from the constraints of inequitable healthcare access. Bridging these gaps is not only a moral imperative but also essential to achieving equitable health outcomes for children worldwide.

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CHDEquityHealth policyPediatric and congenital heart diseasePopulation health

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PMID40417607
PMCPMC12102046

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