Cleft lip and/or palate (CLP), also known as orofacial clefts, are one of the most common birth defects. They occur at a rate of 1 in 500-700 births. Considerable variation in incidence exists between geographic and ethnic origin, with the highest among those of Asian descent and lowest among those of African descent. The incidence in the United State is 7.75 per 10,000 live births. International incidence is 7.94 per 10,000 live births.
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Children with Cleft Lip and/or Palate: Feeding and Nutrition
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