Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) is the most prevalent acquired cardiac illness in Sudan, arising as a complication of acute rheumatic fever (ARF). Additionally, Sudan exhibited a wide diversity in the distribution of RHD. The echocardiographic screening revealed 3/1000 cases in one region (Khartoum), while in another region (Nort Kordofan), it revealed 61/1000 cases. Consequently, further research is warranted to shed light on this disease, particularly its risk factors. There is a lack of research on the risk factors in Sudan. The objective of this study is to evaluate Sudan's RHD risk factors.
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