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| The ribbon to represent Anorectal Malformations/Imperforate Anus abnormalities is Turquoise, which encapsulates hope, strength and a positive attitude. Zebra stripes were added to show the uniqueness and represent just how no two zebra markings are the same, nor are people living with ARM/IA. All unique and beautiful.{{cn}} | The ribbon to represent Anorectal Malformations/Imperforate Anus abnormalities is Turquoise, which encapsulates hope, strength and a positive attitude. Zebra stripes were added to show the uniqueness and represent just how no two zebra markings are the same, nor are people living with ARM/IA. All unique and beautiful.{{cn|date=May 2022}} | ||
| == Awareness Day == | == Awareness Day == | ||
| The international awareness day for Anorectal Abnormalities is 1 May. The day aims to raise awareness about an abnormality many haven’t heard of by creating a human connection for an abnormality that often leaves people feeling alone. The day 1 May was chosen to represent the incidence of the malformation which occur in roughly 1 in 5,000 babies.{{cn}} | The international awareness day for Anorectal Abnormalities is 1 May. The day aims to raise awareness about an abnormality many haven’t heard of by creating a human connection for an abnormality that often leaves people feeling alone. The day 1 May was chosen to represent the incidence of the malformation which occur in roughly 1 in 5,000 babies.{{cn|date=May 2022}} | ||
| == See also == | == See also == | ||
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Not to be confused with anorexia.
Anorectal anomalies are congenital malformations of the anus and rectum. One anal anomaly, imperforate anus has an estimated incidence of 1 in 5000 births. It affects boys and girls with similar frequency.
Examples of anorectal anomalies include:
Ribbon
The ribbon to represent Anorectal Malformations/Imperforate Anus abnormalities is Turquoise, which encapsulates hope, strength and a positive attitude. Zebra stripes were added to show the uniqueness and represent just how no two zebra markings are the same, nor are people living with ARM/IA. All unique and beautiful.
Awareness Day
The international awareness day for Anorectal Abnormalities is 1 May. The day aims to raise awareness about an abnormality many haven’t heard of by creating a human connection for an abnormality that often leaves people feeling alone. The day 1 May was chosen to represent the incidence of the malformation which occur in roughly 1 in 5,000 babies.
See also
References
- Cho, Sechin; Moore, Shawn P.; Fangman, Tony (1 May 2001). "One Hundred Three Consecutive Patients With Anorectal Malformations and Their Associated Anomalies". Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine. 155 (5): 587–91. doi:10.1001/archpedi.155.5.587. ISSN 1072-4710. PMID 11343503.
- Texas Pediatric Associates. "Imperforate anus." Retrieved 13 July 2005.
- MedLine Plus. "Imperforate anus." Retrieved 13 July 2005.
- Adotey JM, Jebbin NJ (2004). "Anorectal disorders requiring surgical treatment in the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, Port Harcourt". Nigerian Journal of Medicine. 13 (4): 350–4. PMID 15523860.
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