<p>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.</p>

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

  • Bistra Zheleva

摘要

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.