Congenital heart defects are the most common birth defect in the United States. Nearly one of every 110 babies is born with a CHD.

CHDs are the most common cause of infant death due to birth defects, and there is no cure.

25% of babies born with a critical CHD will not see their 1st birthday.

Each year approximately 40,000 babies are born in the United States with a congenital heart defect. This equates to 1 child every 15 minutes.

Most causes of CHDs are unknown. Only 15-20% of all CHDs are related to known genetic conditions.

Approximately 25% of children born with a CHD will need heart surgery or other interventions in their first year of life to survive.

Congenital heart defects are common and can be deadly, yet CHD research is grossly under-funded relative to the prevalence of the disease.