The global prevalence of congenital heart disease is higher among women who live at high altitudes, according to a new study presented at ACC Latin America 2024 in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.

Broken down by altitude levels, congenital heart disease was prevalent in 6.8% of people living at an altitude of 1500-2500 meters, 14.47% in 2500-3500 meters, 7.26% in 3500-4500 meters and 1.52% ...

THURSDAY, Sept. 26, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- The global prevalence of congenital heart disease (CHD) at high altitude is 8.97 percent, according to the results of a review presented at the ...

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For the average person, living at high altitude—where oxygen is sparser than at sea level—can have health benefits ranging from lower rates of heart disease to increased endurance. But for ...

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SAN FRANCISCO—For the average person, living at high altitude—where oxygen is sparser than at sea level—can have health benefits ranging from lower rates of heart disease to increased endurance.