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By: Jordan Strother
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Hereditary 1 in 700 people (worldwide) Present at birth Cleft Lip - Split in the lip Cleft palate – Split or missing palate
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You can’t suck (no straws) Ear problems Nose problems Throat problems Teeth problems Trouble eating and drinking Difficulty talking
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USA, Canada, Europe, Russia- Usually O.K. Usually repaired Better Surgeons Asia- Usually Not O.K. Families don’t have enough money Birth defects = isolation Usually never marry Parents give for adoption Africa/South America- O.K. Not enough money But birth defects are O.K.
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Scar in the upper lip How they talk If they tell you they have cleft lip and palate They might if they are wearing a shirt with CLAPA or on it
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Cleft Lip and Palate Association CLAPAI- Cleft Lip and Palate Association of Ireland (has a blog) Hot Lips Hustle (here at Walker) Smiletrain
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SMILETRAIN VIDEO
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Smiletrain CLAPA CLAPAI www.plasticsurgery.org
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