World Spina Bifida And Hydrocephalus Day - October 25th
Wed Oct 25th

World Spina Bifida And Hydrocepholas Day

World Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Day, on October 25th, raises concern and knowledge of these disorders that affect the spine and the brain. It's also a day to campaign and promote the rights of those living with these conditions.

lity of the spine Spina bifida is a congenital abnormality that affects the spine. When a baby is born with this condition, a portion of their spinal cord is revealed through a gap in the backbone. According to the CDC, 1,400 babies are born with spina bifida each year. 1 in every 2,500 babies are born with spina bifida around the world.

Spina bifida is a neural tube defect, which causes brain and spine abnormalities. bifida is a neural tube defect. Hydrocephalus is another form of neural tube abnormality. This condition arises when there is a buildup of fluid in the brain's ventricles. This extra fluid places pressure on the brain and can result in brain damage. 1 out of every 500 babies in the United States are born with hydrocephalus. Around 6,000 children will have hydrocephalus by the age of 2.

Hydrocephalus is more common in infants born in Africa, Southeast Asia, and Latin America.

The majority of cases of neural tube defects are unknown. However, pregnant women can do to reduce their baby's risk. Folic acid is used by pregnant women in Pregnant women.. Pre-existing conditions such as diabetes and obesity can also reduce the risk of neural tube defects. Women should also be cautious when taking certain medications, such as seizure medications and pain meds during pregnancy, so pregnant women should also be cautious when taking seizure medications and pain meds.

Spina bifida or hydrocephalus is not cured. Babies born with these neural tube abnormalities will need lifelong care. Mobility issues, orthopedic injuries, and incontinence are all typical problems for neural tube defects.

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Both children and adults with these disorders are encouraged to share their experiences with others on this day. Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus also celebrates a day that the International Federation for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus holds a variety of activities to inform the general public about these neural tube defects. To participate: To participate: To participate: To participate: You must register: To participate:

  • spina bifida or hydrocephalus, please reach out to someone with spina bifida or hydrocephalus and offer them your love
  • Donate to an organization that funds research into neural tube defects.
  • Learn more about these birth defects and how to minimize their risk
  • Hank Williams, Jean Driscoll, Rene Kirby, Rene Kirby, and John Cougar Mellencamp are among the many people with spina bifida, including Hank Williams, Jean Driscoll, Rene Kirby, and John Cougar Mellencamp

With #WSBAHD, you can share the word for this day on social media. #WSBAHD is the hashtag used to spread the word for this day. #WSBAHD is a hashtag that has spread word for this day.

Y in history spina bifida and hydrocephalus day

Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus was established this day during the International Federation for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus' General Assembly in Guatemala in 2011. On October 25th, 2012, the first World Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Day was held.