Биология ва тиббиёт муаммолари 2025 №6 (166)
Subject of the article
GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGES AND PREVENTIVE MEASURES TO REDUCE THE INCIDENCE OF CONGENITAL HEART DEFECTS IN CHILDREN (92-98)
Authors
Djalilova Gulchekhra Azamovna, Rasulova Nilufar Farkhadovna, Mukhamedova Nigora Saydmukhtarovna
Institution
Tashkent State Medical University, Republic of Uzbekistan, Tashkent
Abstract
Environmental pollution has emerged as one of the most critical determinants of global health, particularly affecting maternal and fetal outcomes. In recent decades, the increasing incidence of congenital heart defects (CHDs) in newborns has been strongly associated with environmental risk factors such as air pollution, exposure to heavy metals, pesticides, and maternal lifestyle changes. This paper investigates the relationship between environmental determinants and the pathogenesis of CHDs, emphasizing the growing burden in developing countries. The study reviews international and national data, identifying gaps in environmental health regulation and maternal healthcare policies. Preventive measures—including enhanced air quality control, maternal health education, and prenatal screening—are discussed as essential components of an integrated global strategy. The findings underline the urgent need for intersectoral collaboration between environmental, public health, and policy-making institutions to protect future generations from environmentally induced congenital heart diseases.
Key words
congenital heart defects, environmental pollution, maternal exposure, prenatal health, prevention strategies, global health, Uzbekistan.
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