What is the Incidence of Cleft lip and Cleft Palate?

Published On: 15 Nov, 2021 9:00 AM | Updated On: 14 Oct, 2024 5:07 AM

What is the Incidence of Cleft lip and Cleft Palate?

Dr. Ashish Sabharwal, Vice President and Regional Director for Southeast Asia, Smile Train, will discuss the incidence of cleft lip and cleft palate in this video. The incidence of cleft lip and palate varies globally by ethnicity. Approximately among 700 children one child is born with a cleft lip or a cleft palate or both.

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Dr. Ashish Sabharwal

Dr. Ashish Sabharwal joined Smile Train in 2006 and steered Smile Train’s programs in North, West and Central India. Oversees all aspects of program development and strengthening relationships with internal and external stakeholders in the region. Provides ‘Timely’ and high-quality cleft care close to children’s homes. Had worked as Marketing Head for India’s premier Heart Institute and led business strategy and business development. A medical graduate from UCMS, Delhi University. Had an established in patient medical practice of two decades in Maternal, Child and Family Health. Head of Cause Marketing for a pharmaceutical company. A medical activist of the Indian Medical Association (IMA). Was the official representative of the IMA for interactions with the Government of India for implementation of National Health Programs and a member of the task force for evolving the policy and guidelines for Public Private Partnership.

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